Opposition condemns Harvey direct appointment

The Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Board (PPADB) recently approved a request by the Department of Broadcasting Services (DBS) to directly engage the celebrity’s company, Steve Harvey Global. The unsettling news received widespread criticism from Batswana, including opposition parties that demanded that the tender be scrapped off since it was awarded irregularly.

Botswana Congress Party (BCP) said in a statement Tuesday that even without the benefit of details regarding the considerations the DBS and the PPADB made to arrive at the decision, it is apparent that both have failed to fulfill their duty of care to the nation for a number of reasons.