Serame backs Masisi's assertions on gov't-De Beers talks
Monday, June 05, 2023 | 630 Views |
Peggy Serame PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Serame was speaking at a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) women’s wing empowerment workshop in Francistown on Saturday. Talks between the government and De Beers over a new sales agreement are currently underway.
It is anticipated that the talks will be completed at the end of June. Since the talks began some months ago, Masisi has been vocal about the demands of the government.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...