Botswana desperately need clean gov't to transform the lives

Ndaba Gaolathe addressing AP members at Ave Maria PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Ndaba Gaolathe addressing AP members at Ave Maria PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

No nation can progress if it squanders its resources recklessly. No nation can realise its best potential if resources disappear without account or when its best minds and hands are not put to good use. Unfortunately, corruption does exactly that.

Corruption, therefore, is a cancer, a thief that steals away our potential to build a great economy that generates high paying jobs for the majority of our people. And, more telling, corruption is a crime against the poor.

There is no substitute to a collective of men and women of integrity, who hold jealously to a value system of integrity, decency, honesty, transparency, accountability and the respect of the sanctity of human life.

Editor's Comment
Watch your tongue Mr President

While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...

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