The husband's company, Legacy Pursuit Proprietary Limited according to the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) records, was only registered on March 28, 2023. But two months later on May 17, 2023, it was part of the nine companies that were approved through selective tendering for the construction of 28 police stations across the country for the Botswana Police Service (BPS). A further search of the company indicates that its shareholding comprises seven companies. Six of the seven companies are also shelf ones as they were all registered on the same day just like Legacy Pursuit. The PSP’s husband’s then two months old Legacy Pursuit will have a share of the alleged P236 million total budget for the new 28 police stations.
According to a whistleblower's report, questions are being asked; “why has a substantial construction project valued at P236 million been limited to the participation of only nine companies? Given the distribution of 28 police stations among these nine entities, it is obvious that each company stands to gain a considerable financial portion worth tens of millions. Why was the alternative of an open tender not pursued to ensure optimal value for government expenditures?” The report further raised concerns about the method preferred by the ministry for the tendering awarding. ”I find it extremely concerning the lack of transparency and equal opportunity in these decisions. The absence of a competitive bidding process raises serious questions about favouritism and the potential mismanagement of public funds. Such practices directly undermine the principles of fairness and accountability that should govern public procurement. The absence of an open tender process gives rise to suspicions regarding motivations behind these decisions, suggesting the possibility of corruption and undue influence,” said the report. Sources further allege that according to the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) Act Section 31 (1), (2) and (3), the PSP by virtue of her position should have declared any of her immediate family’s business interest with government.
