Molapise’s appointment sparks political furore

Molapise joins hordes of advisors already in the government employ, including the Attorney General, Presidential legal advisor, Chief of Staff, Presidential advisor-projects, Permanent Secretary to the President, and many others.

Botswana’s contracting economy, due to low global interest in the country's diamonds, has seen the economy slow down painfully, frustrating the national development activities. Despite this reality, the Boko-led administration has been creating lucrative positions for its cadres, to the chagrin of many. The situation is compounded by a concerning unemployment rate of about 27.6 % whilst the youth unemployment rate stands at an estimated 43.86 %.