Only a fresh congress can resolve BMD mess
Friday, August 18, 2017
The BMD has been split since violence in Bobonong recently
Unlike sport, in politics, your supporter can become your challenger in a blink of an eye. While in sport one is assured of no competition from the man or woman who hugs and hoists him in celebrating a victory, in politics it is not always obvious.
Politics is also a game of high risk as it involves money and power, and they all come at a huge price. Once in power, an individual wields a lot of influence on decision-making and presides over many people, some with better intellect and qualification than the boss.
That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...