Keorapetse doubts Masisi on corruption busting
Friday, March 01, 2019

Keorapetse
Responding to the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Kenneth Matambo’s Committee of Supply Speech for both Recurrent and Economic Development yesterday, Keorapetse explained that as opposition they did not believe President Masisi was serious about eliminating corruption when he himself was corrupt.
“Many celebrated the arrest of the former Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) director general, Colonel Isaac Kgosi as a big sign that President Masisi’s administration was hellbent against corruption. Some also pointed to the current prosecution of the former Minister of minerals, the High Court judge, the former director of Energy and directors of assets management firms as evidence that there was zero tolerance to corruption.
Whilst the government seeks to clarify boundaries between elected councillors and Dikgosi, and Khama defends the autonomy of Bogosi, this dispute musn't spiral into division. All parties must step back, breathe, and commit to dialogue rooted in mutual respect and the rule of law.Botswana’s strength lies in its unique blend of modern democracy and deep-rooted tradition. Dikgosi, as custodians of culture and community justice, hold immense...