Analysts speak on the budget
Friday, February 05, 2010
Gao Seleka-Sekonopo
Fincraft, Chief Investmnent Officer
"Against the backdrop of Botswana's share of the SACU revenue pool, expected drop in royalties, dividends and mineral taxes for the year and other non-mineral income taxes; total government revenue will take a dip materially.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....