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DIS litigation stack raises budget worries for MPs

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Mokgware said the government cannot keep ignoring the officers’ welfare. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

With the government set to inject P530 million into strengthening the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS), legislators are worried that the money should rather be spent on agency staff welfare, amongst others, as lawsuits against the organisation stack.

The Ministry for State President, which the DIS falls under, has requested P530 million for the implementation of various development projects during the 2025–2026 financial year.

These projects include geospatial, security, and communication-related projects, procurement of vehicles, acquisition of equipment, and new installations to strengthen security interventions.

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