The 2015 movers and shakers

Regina Sikalesele - Vaka, MD of Bona Life
Regina Sikalesele - Vaka, MD of Bona Life

Among many activities that took place in 2015, the introduction of the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) got everyone hyped up, and pinning their hopes on it. However, economic analysts argued that the package could hurt the economy in the long run indicating that the real cause of the slowing growth is not the absence of government spending, but lack of competitiveness. Business Week’s PAULINE DIKUELO zooms into the activities that made headlines throughout the year

January

The year started off with a dispute between PPADB and Zac Construction Company after the procuring entity declined to award Zac Construction P330 million infrastructure development contract for the Ministry of Lands and Housing in Metsimotlhabe Block 4.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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