New economic instruments not as fruitful as hoped
Friday, August 05, 2022 | 1140 Views |

At the helm: Serame announced relief measures last week PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
One remains quite wary as to spending habits and prospects of many different endeavours, including business creation and business sustainability.
The Minister of Finance, Peggy Serame, recently announced new policy instruments within her ministry in an effort to provide a cushion to the people of Botswana and their businesses against the rising costs of goods and services.
As the new Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) government takes charge, it must act decisively to equip the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) with the tools, laws, and resources needed to combat graft. The time for half-measures is over. DCEC Director-General, Botlhale Makgekgenene’s, recent address to the Public Accounts Committee paints a stark picture. Over five years, leadership instability, chronic underfunding and weak...