BETP’s moment of truth
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It is against this backdrop that President Advocate Duma Boko recently launched the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP) Labs, describing them as the “engine rooms” of Botswana’s journey toward high-income status. Speaking at the launch in Gaborone few months ago, the President noted that the labs would refine project concepts, develop roadmaps, establish performance indicators and remove structural barriers to progress.
This was a powerful statement of national intent. But intent alone will not transform Botswana’s economy. Only execution will.
A network of high-tech cameras is now live, and they will be watching motorists every move behind the wheel. For the safety of everyone on the roads, drivers must take this wake-up call seriously or be prepared to face the consequences. These are not just speed traps. The new detecting devices are sophisticated. They will catch you running a red light, speeding, or driving an unregistered vehicle. They will spot the driver who is not wearing a...