Trading in the Crown Jewels!

According to the testimony of the then Attorney General, M.D. Mokama, Dr Peter Eigen, as a World Bank and Ford Foundation consultant, gave invaluable service to this government in the early 1970s.

It is ironical therefore that his establishment of Transparency International in 1993 has been so very damaging to this country.

I have no idea about Transparency’s methodology or its success in other parts of the world but it is only too obvious that it has provided this government with a certificate of international repute which enables it year by year to laud its achievements as being the most, the least and best country in Africa.

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Bulela Ditswe entry fee could hamper broke talent

The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...

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