The Nation Should Stand together And Demand Answers
Monday, March 12, 2018
On Thursday, court heard that some top politicians, amongst them the outgoing and in- coming president, ministers and civil servants have benefitted handsomely from the loot, which was acquired from the National Petroleum Fund (NPF).
Soon after, the information was presented, social media became lit, with mixed reactions to the revelations. Batswana seemed extremely angered by the alleged looting that is taking place within government, at the expense of the nation.
Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...