Competition Authority must have sting - minister
Friday, January 27, 2012
Speaking at the official launch of the body in Gaborone yesterday, the minister said the Competition Authority must tackle issues militating against sound economic growth without flinching, adding that it should have an impact on the ground, instead of being seen to be producing research reports and issuing statements.
"Botswana is reckoned to be one of the least corrupt countries in Africa. In this regard, the authority needs to develop a strong code of conduct for its staff in order to uphold this viewpoint," she said.
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...