Matsheka Put On Spot Over BoB Looting Allegations

Dumelang Saleshando PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Dumelang Saleshando PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Opposition Members of Parliament (MP) have challenged government through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development to respond to allegations of missing funds at Bank of Botswana (BoB).

The MPs wanted finance minister, Thapelo Matsheka to answer on the money trail or lack of. Their comments followed on a question raised by Maun West legislator and leader of opposition, Dumelang Saleshando, who had enquired about the security of funds in the BoB custody.

Selebi-Phikwe West MP, Dithapelo Keorapetse said it was of public interest that the reputation of the central bank and prudent management of public resources in Botswana is preserved.  He further asked the finance minister if in his view getting answers over allegations that huge sum of money was missing at the apex bank does not serve public interest.

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