Say no to tribalism

A developing dangerous trend of politics of regionalism and tribalism seemingly playing out in the chairmanship race for the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) should not go unchallenged.

Of late, the BDP campaigners seem to be loosely uttering words that should get all of us, not just party members, worried.

Two weeks ago, a message purportedly from former President Sir Ketumile Masire was read at Jwaneng BDP conference, allegedly declaring happiness at the fact that the vice president, Mokgweetsi Masisi is a ‘southerner’. The letter, read by former minister Peter Siele, went further to ask the southern regional conference to endorse the VP for the chairmanship as he was a ‘southerner’.

Editor's Comment
Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...

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