Dicey balancing act for new finance minister
Friday, October 31, 2014
Botlhale
With Kenneth Matambo mostly likely to bounce back after coming in as a specially elected Member of Parliament, analysts concur that new policies that promote inclusive growth should be the minister’s priority.
This will add to the already pending tasks of tackling the stubbornly ever rising wage bill, buffering financial assets as well as improving the quality of spending on capital projects.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...