SSKIA upgrading loan gets House nod

Government intends to build a state-of-the-arts terminal building to the tune of P400 million that will accommodate approximately 450 people. The runway will also be extended from 3000m - 4000m to cater for large aircraft.

However, mystery still remains as to which section of the Finance and Audit Act empowers the finance minister to enter into such loan agreements with foreign financiers. Assistant Minister Guma Moyo acknowledged that there was need for clarity on the country's laws. He however maintained that it was the mandate of Parliament, as oversight institution, to debate matters pertaining to funding of government projects.  During the debate, Member of Parliament (MP) for Lobatse Nehemiah Modubule challenged the minister to specify which section of the Finance and Audit Act was supposed to guide the MPs in their deliberations. He wanted the debate to be halted, arguing that it would be improper to continue when it was not clear which law was guiding them.