Ministry launches anti-corruption policy
Wednesday, November 06, 2013
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Maphanyane pointed out that many government employees have been tempted to steal public funds. She said a number of them were arrested and some dismissed from work.
“We were fortunate enough to get hold of some whom we subjected to our internal process…I may not say the exact figure of officials we have dismissed or suspended on corruption crime but I make it known that we have grappled with many allegations and suspicions of crimes against our employees,” she said. Maphanyane said while some employees were fired, some were forced to resign when realizing that the odds were stacked against them. But some culprits were still in office because of inadequate evidence, she said, quipping, “You know how slippery corruption is.”
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...