It is important for a credible newspaper like Mmegi to inform and get people to know as their motto goes. This can only be achieved if the reporters in this paper or their correspondents write well researched and thought out articles. There is no point of carrying articles that are demonstrating bias and end up misinforming the people.
First, to suggest that civil servants are that cheap and narrow-minded as the article seems to suggest is not only insulting but degrading on the part of the civil servants in this democratic country. We in the BDP value and respect the public service. All these developments in this country have come as a result of their dedication, patriotism and professional approach. Botswana has one of the best educated, professional and enterprising civil service comparable to any in the developed countries. The fact that your friend, whom you refer to as having wanted a promotion through acquisition of the BDP card in your article as one who is testimony to your allegation should not be meant to conclude to be a generality. Advise him or her that he/she had a wrong approach - the best way to be promoted is through delivery in the public service.
