Unpacking the UDC's economic and jobs rationale (Part 2)
Friday, September 27, 2019
UDC supporters believe their party is on track to win. PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
The Umbrella’s compelling package of electoral promises, economic claims and plans must be tested against both reason and pragmatism.
The economic and jobs agenda plays an important role in the election ahead of the October 23rd vote. The Umbrella for Democratic Change’s (UDC) economic rationale is premised on addressing the issues referred to. Whether its opponents have constructively engaged with the Umbrella’s ideas based on their merits is an obvious negative.
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...