Speaking at a public lecture organised by the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) at the University of Botswana (UB) last Thursday, Dr Bashi Mothusi, a lecturer in the department of political science and public relations at UB said, Batswana should work together to fight and eliminate corruption if they want to achieve the national vision. The public lecture, held under the theme "Zero tolerance for corruption and economic crime: An imperative for poverty alleviation and sustainable economic growth", was meant so sensitise the public about the evils of corruption and economic crime in society.
Mothusi said if people live in a corrupt society, the vision pillars, especially the two of an open, democratic and accountable nation; and a safe and secure nation will be a far-fetched dream. He stated that research shows that African states provide a conducive environment for corruption due to dictatorial leadership, a poorly developed medium, which does not play its fair role in exposing graft. He said corruption continues to grow in Africa because the public is uninformed on the vice, therefore it is difficult for people to distinguish graft from non-graft.
