Masisi's bittersweet independence message
Monday, October 03, 2022 | 140 Views |
President Mokgweetsi Masisi at the national stadium during the country's 56th independence celebrations PIC: BW GOVERNMENT
President Mokgweetsi Masisi made the remarks when delivering the message on the 56th anniversary of Botswana Day which was held at the National Stadium.
He stated that this year during the month of prayer, September, the country paused to reflect as a nation on the journey it has taken and the challenges encountered along the way.
That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...