Lift the veil of secrecy
Thursday, August 03, 2017
For far too long, the inner workings of the Ministry of Finance have been hidden from view – and thus scrutiny – behind a veil of officialdom, where authorities have often cited the seemingly sensible need for sensitivity in fiscal policy dealings.
Sensitivities aside, it is plain to see how the veil of secrecy behind which fiscal and monetary authorities operate, could easily lend itself to imprudent management of taxpayer resources.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...