Mmegi

The corrupt must account

Justice is not merely about legal victories; it is about trust. Botswana’s High Court, in its refusal to grant the government leave to appeal a tainted tender decision, has reinforced a fundamental principle: the law will not rescue those who abuse it.

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.

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Our digital safety is in our hands

That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...

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