ESP projects behind schedule

Presidential Affairs, Governance and Public Administration minister, Eric Molale told Parliament on Friday that a good number of the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) projects are behind schedule.

Molale also could not ascertain the total number of permanent jobs created as per the question from Gaborone North legislator Haskins Nkaigwa.

Nkaigwa had asked for amongst other things infrastructural projects funded and completed on time, total amount utilised as well as employment creation to date.

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Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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