Cost of war: BDF increases coffin, Moz budget
Friday, February 10, 2023 | 3020 Views |
The war in Mozambique has seen Botswana lose soldiers since 2021 PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
The war in Mozambique prompted the deployment of BDF troops to help Mozambique’s embattled army in 2021 and so far the war has cost Botswana close to half a billion.
Botswana joined other SADC countries in the mission which was supposed to last for six months but has since been extended to July 2023.
As such, we are now one step away from the shame of being labelled amongst the world’s worst offenders. This is a national embarrassment that demands an immediate, united response from every corner of our society. Pointing fingers is useless, we must all hold up our hands and play our part in the dealing with this matter.To our government and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the call is for the to adopt decisive leadership and...