Turkey cosies up to Botswana
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Speaking during today’s courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Gladys Kokorwe’s office, Buyukkarakas indicated that it has been five months since she took up her duties and she felt privileged to serve in a country that is so peaceful, friendly, and has a welcoming atmosphere.
Buyukkarakas highlighted that the Turkish Embassy opened in 2014 and of which is a clear indication that the Turkish government is willing and wants to strengthen and increase cooperation between the two countries.
Residents have been patiently waiting since 2021, and what do they get? A tangled mess of bureaucratic delays, tender disputes, and frankly, a lack of clear answers from those in charge.The recent proceedings at the Public Procurement Tribunal have exposed a worrying level of incompetence and confusion within the Mogoditshane-Thamaga Council. This has also been noticed at various cases becoming before the Tribunal where it appears that if those...