NDP 12’s small missing piece
Friday, January 23, 2026 | 230 Views |
Driving growth: The private sector is taking a greater role in delivering public works PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
On paper, the equation appears simple. Pension funds as at October 2025 held more than P166 billion in funds while government has, since 2017-18, been running multi-billion Pula budget deficits.
One side is looking at stable returns for members and another is looking at running the public service and delivering development. There’s a nexus between these two goals, particularly as the members of the pension funds are also the same citizens government serves.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...