Nationwide tour for PAC after snub in Parliament

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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) will go on a countrywide tour that will run from August 28 to September 5, 2010. The committee, which is chaired by Guma Moyo, comprises Nehemiah Modubule, Isaac Mabiletsa, Gilson Saleshando, Mephato Reatile, Moiseraele Goya, Edwin Batshu and Robert Masitara.

Among others, they will visit Gantsi, Charleshill, Kang, Hukuntsi, Tshabong, Khakhea, Jwaneng, Mabutsane, Maun, Seronga, Shakawe, Gumare, Sehithwa, Makalamabedi, Nata and  Phuduhudu where they will address civil servants in government offices and hold kgotla meetings.

The PAC is one of 16 Committees of Parliament charged with overseeing the activities of the Executive. PAC is specifically responsible for overseeing government expenditure through calling ministries and parastatals to appear and account in accordance with Section 95(3) of the Standing Orders of the National Assembly of Botswana.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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