Tender rigging curse gallops ahead, stifles economy

Katlholo
Katlholo

Despite efforts to stem the tide of corrupt tendencies like tender rigging, underhand tactics continue to weigh heavily on Botswana’s economy.

This is all because the country’s public procurement system seems paralysed to shake-off elements of corruption and wrongdoing that are munching away at the national cake.

Corruption is defined as a dishonest practice by those in positions of power, such as managers or government officials.

Editor's Comment
Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

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