Reikeletseng rubbishes AUSC report
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
The organisation has insinuated that Botswana was not eligible to vote in the elections for the secretariat that were held last month in Swakopmond, Namibia.
Other countries that did not vote in the elections were Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe because they are not in good standings with the region. Six countries; Angola, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa and Swaziland were eligible to vote. Reikeletseng said Botswana has paid everything and does not owe anything.
While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...