Artists still want COSBOTS board out
Monday, May 01, 2017
COSBOTS board members recently admitted to the press that their term is indeed over and are looking forward to handing over to new members soon. The board, which includes Solomom B. Monyame, Nkgopolang Tlhomelang, Kopano Mantswe, Prince Monna, and Barolong Seboni, have not set a specific date for the transition and they neither gave a reason why.
In an interview with Showbiz, the representative of the concerned artists, Alfredo Mos said it is not the first time the board members have exceeded their term. “We don’t understand how time could have caught up with these people, they should have been prepared. As a leader you should have a proper calendar which include the dates of the AGM and the elections,” he said.
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...