UP the pace of projects delivery

Gaborone CBD
Gaborone CBD

BOPEU have called upon the various implementing Ministries to up the pace of projects delivery as that could go a long way in significantly reducing unemployment while adding value to the economy at the same time.

In their budget review BOPEU acknowledges the attempt by our policy-makers to identify an economic growth rate that is optimal in addressing social ills such as unemployment, income inequality and poverty. “Hence, we believe that implementing Ministries need to significantly increase the pace for project implementation to ensure that the funding that has been provided for development initiatives is used as intended and cost effectively in order to achieve national priorities and strategic objectives”.

Editor's Comment
Child protection needs more than prevailing laws

The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up