Uphold our school uniform rules now
Friday, January 16, 2026 | 50 Views |
As reported elsewhere in this publication, the country’s school uniform industry is being shaken by widespread smuggling, fronting and deceit.
This is not just a business issue, but a direct attack on a national policy designed to build Botswana’s own economy and protect Batswana jobs.
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...