Time for clear laws

A voice clip, purported to be a conversation between some South African financial heavyweights and representatives of a faction of our ruling party was circulated on social media in the past week.

The subject was regime change. It spoke to the possible involvement of South African capital in the tempestuous feud between Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) factions then vying for the party, and by extension, the national presidency. No one has since come up to refute the same.

The suggestion that foreign capital has taken interest in local politics, or were playing kingmakers in Botswana presidential politics should worry us all.  It raises the unanswered question as to who approached them, on what terms, and what exactly was in it for them. Does foreign capital have a place in our electoral process?

Editor's Comment
Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up