Army boss warns politicians

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Addressing the Public Accounts Committee yesterday, he said the army’s equipment, and personnel were way below standard and could become even worse should the government not avail resources urgently. He said even basics such as accommodation, transport and others are now a luxury.

Galebotswe said the problem started after Botswana’s neighbours in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe completed their liberation struggle wars.

“The government has been reluctant to invest in defence structures ever since the end of liberation wars in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. The equipment is not enough and some soldiers have spent about 20 years living in tents, yet we hear politicians arguing against resourcing BDF,” he said.

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Army boss warns politicians

Addressing the Public Accounts Committee yesterday, he said the army’s equipment, and personnel were way below standard and could become even worse should the government not avail resources urgently. He said even basics such as accommodation, transport and others are now a luxury.

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

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Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

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