Spending our way into a crisis

Recently the Bank of Botswana detonated a truth bomb with a 40-page analysis on how the country can transform into a high-income economy.

The analysis, made as part of the analytical section of the Bank’s 2018 Annual Report, was laid before a full session of Cabinet led by President Mokgweetsi Masisi recently. And according to the central bank governor, Moses Pelaelo, the analysis and its recommendations were “well received”.

The uncomfortable facts in there, however, have not been as well received by the general public, judging by the responses to excerpts of the analysis published by Mmegi and other media.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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