BMC monopoly nears end as Cabinet approves meat regulator
Friday, September 16, 2022 | 1480 Views |
Under pressure: The BMC’s finances have been strained for years and the situation appears likely to worsen
The greenlight from Monday’s Cabinet meeting suggests that legislation for MIRA could come before Parliament’s November sitting, a schedule that is in line with announcements made in June by the Ministry of Agriculture.
BusinessWeek is informed that MIRA’s approval came during a marathon sitting of Cabinet on Monday where several other key memos were passed by ministers.
That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...