Of President Masisi and his business dealings
Friday, June 19, 2020
And no, I am not talking of the question of who is the ‘citizen’ who is going to be empowered. Here I am referring to the incestuous relationship between business and politics. Where do we draw the line? That is the million-pula question.
Recently, I caught snippets of an interview between the very able veteran journalist Kealeboga Dihutso (he is going to hate me for calling him a veteran) and the presidential spokesperson, Batlhalefi Leagajang.
Their concerns highlight the need for meaningful dialogue between government and relevant stakeholders to ensure the best interests of the country are served.This was in addition to other voices from opposition politicians and civil society organisations.The stance underscores the importance of citizen participation in the constitutional amendment process. The AFM rightly assert that such weighty matters demand thorough discussions to reflect the...