Batswana see endemic corruption in President’s office—Afrobarometer
Monday, December 05, 2022 | 2290 Views |
Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
According to a recent survey, Batswana mistrust the President’s keepers and believe them to be corrupt.
More than three-fourths of Batswana believe that at least some officials in the President’s office are involved in corruption, a recent Afrobarometer survey indicates.
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...