Mixed reactions as Khama plays ESP card

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

President Khama and Speaker of Parliament Gladys Kokorwe

President Ian Khama yesterday shed more details on the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), revealing that his vice, Mokgweetsi Masisi, will coordinate the programme and that P39.9 billion is available for government to tap into.

However, several commentators responding immediately after Khama’s speech said the President withheld keenly awaited details of the programme, including the targeted funding amount and timelines for objectives.

Explaining that a brochure to be released and distributed countrywide soon would carry more details on the ESP, Khama preferred to touch on targeted interventions in public works under the ambitious project.

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Mixed reactions as Khama plays ESP card

President Ian Khama yesterday shed more details on the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP), revealing that his vice, Mokgweetsi Masisi, will coordinate the programme and that P39.9 billion is available for government to tap into.

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