Debswana, DCEC unite to tighten anti-corruption measures
Friday, July 31, 2026 | 110 Views |
Debswana MD Motsomi and DCEC DG Makgekgenene at the signing of the MOU PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
The two have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that formalises cooperation in preventing, detecting and investigating corruption while promoting ethical leadership and good governance. According to officials, the agreement provides a framework for collaboration in corruption prevention, investigations, information and knowledge sharing, institutional capacity building, integrity promotion, technical cooperation, governance advisory support and joint public awareness initiatives.
Equally, it will strengthen institutional resilience and enhance the protection of Botswana's strategic mineral resources against increasingly sophisticated forms of corruption and financial crime.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...