Declaration of assets welcome, but

The Minister for Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration, Nonofo Molefhi has published a draft of the Declaration of Assets and Liabilities Bill in the Government Gazette, to be presented to the National Assembly (NA) during this winter session of Parliament.

This was after decades of public outcry for the country to have a law on declaration of assets and liabilities to fight the ever-increasing corruption in the country. We would like to call on stakeholders to fix some of the ‘mistakes’ we have identified as a society in combating corruption.

It is proposed that the declarations would be made to the Minister by the Director General of Directorate on Corruption and Economic Corruption (DCEC), Speaker of the NA, Permanent Secretary to the President and Permanent Secretaries.

Editor's Comment
Watch your tongue Mr President

While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...

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