Batswana are still not economically empowered

Yes, we enjoy freedom of expression and we are the envied nation both regionally and internationally, but the majority of Batswana had not tasted economic democracy. The issue here is not whether Botswana have citizen economic empowerment. Citizen empowerment has been with us for the past 41 years.

The recent call on economic empowerment does not seek to undermine current government empowerment schemes. What needs to be addressed is whether Botswana will meet Vision 2016 objectives. Vision 2016 is about a prosperous Motswana who does not depend on government subsidies. Vision 2016 is about 'The Botswana we want'. The big question: what steps do we take to attain Vision 2016 objectives?.