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Use tax payer’s money wisely

What an act of nobility it is, for citizens to stoically contribute a portion of their dues in earnings to the government treasury, giving to Caeser what belongs to him through tax payments? This is a lofty act of patriotism and nationalism that must be matched by government through prudent spending and shrewd investment in all government undertakings.

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.


Editor's Comment
Uphold our school uniform rules now

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.We call on the Ministry of Education, the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), the Police and all relevant bodies to take immediate and decisive action to...

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