Use tax payer’s money wisely
Friday, March 22, 2024 | 150 Views |
This week, the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (BIDPA) presented a draft study on the entrepreneurship landscape in Botswana that revealed horrific figures over how the taxpayer’s money goes down the drain in some of government investments.
The report revealed that while government has resolved to create jobs for Botswana’s ailing economy through funding Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), for a period spanning over five years now, on the other hand the State has been perennially losing lump sums with little to no job creation being done.
“Fraud and deceit are anxious foryour money. Be informed and prudent.”-John Andreas WidtsoeFor many, this is a time of celebration, family reunions and well-deserved rest after a long year of hard work.For criminals, however, it presents an opportunity to exploit the excitement, financial pressures and generosity that often accompany the festive season.The reality is that while some people are working hard to earn an honest living, others are...