Why the Freedom of Information Act?

A Freedom of Information Act could bring a new era in the development of Botswana. Staff Writer BAME PIET says with it, bureaucratic paraysis would be a thing of the past for the average Motswana looking for answers from government.

With the freedom of Information Act in place, you will have the right to demand information from any government department or public institution on why they are doing things the way they do or did.

As a citizen of Botswana
You will have the right to demand answers as to why you cannot be provided with prescribed medication on time and at the hospital or clinic where you went to seek medical assistance.

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