Kudos to Former President Mogae
Thursday, January 14, 2016
The continent desperately needs people of Mogae’s calibre for it to prosper and realise its dream of African solutions for African problems. We say this because despite all evidence that his successor has shortcomings, Mogae peacefully handed power after serving two terms in office. He may have had his shortcomings, but he served well until his last day.
During his term, he was harshly criticised, but he engaged his opponents in debate, something we are convinced made him the Statesman he is today.
This ruling is more than a technical legal decision it is a mirror reflecting the rot in the country’s procurement processes and governance.For far too long, government officials have twisted regulations to serve their interests, betraying the very citizens they are sworn to serve.The Judiciary’s rejection of this appeal is a timely reminder that corruption—no matter how deeply entrenched cannot indefinitely escape accountability. Yet,...