Khama unveils a Cabinet of convenience?

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President Ian Khama has unveiled a Cabinet whose appointments have sparked speculation that it may be transitory.

The Cabinet excludes a Vice President who is yet to be announced as a court case is pending on how he or she will be endorsed.

In an announcement yesterday afternoon, Shaw Kgathi was unexpectedly appointed the Minister of Defence, Justice and Security, having held the Youth, Sports and Culture from his ascension to Cabinet in 2009.

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DIS must correct costly stalemate

More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...

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