SOEs to account as Committee begins review

Tuesday, May 05, 2026 | 10 Views |

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Statutory Bodies and State-Owned Enterprises (SB&SOE) is set to begin examining 28 state entities beginning May 11, 2026, under the new government.

The exercise forms part of Parliament’s oversight responsibility over public institutions, and the session is expected to run over several days, with different organisations appearing according to a planned schedule.

The committee, chaired by the Member of Parliament for Molepolole North, is mandated under the Parliament Standing Order to examine and assess the accounts of statutory bodies to ensure that public funds are used in a transparent and accountable manner, as required by law.

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