Government accountability or Government accounting?

Paris -- When Nicolas Sarkozy's government spokesperson announced that each minister's performance would be assessed according to criteria set by a private auditing firm, he probably did not expect to elicit a fierce response. But he should have.

The opposition quickly attacked the move as a 'dangerous gimmick' and a 'smokescreen.'

One pundit asked, 'Will the time soon come when ministers are hired by head-hunters?'

Editor's Comment
Dear gov't, doctors: Ntwakgolo ke ya molomo

With both sides entrenched in legal battles and public spats, the risk to public health, trust in institutions, and the welfare of doctors grows by the day. It's time for cooler heads to prevail. The government and BDU must return to the negotiating table, not with threats, but with a shared commitment to resolve this crisis fairly and urgently.At the heart of this dispute lies a simple truth: doctors aren't just employees but guardians...

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