DJ Goveiya shines at BEMF
Friday, October 02, 2015
Many believed that Botswana 50 committee should have engaged a local company instead of engaging a South African company to be in charge of the event. The contract, which has been reported to have cost government close to P3 million, was met with allegations of sabotage.
Arts and Culture last week reported that local promoters, artists and DJs were aggrieved that they were overlooked for a celebration of their own country’s Independence.
While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...