When addressing the media yesterday, Saleshando said the BCP will actively campaign against the proposed changes when the planned referendum eventually takes place on Constitutional Court and the Comprehensive Constitution Review, which are about to start. According to him, the manner in which the government is handling the process undermines both public trust and democratic principles. Saleshando recalled that when the ruling party was still in the opposition, there was a clear consensus on how a comprehensive constitutional review should be conducted.
He stressed that public education should be the first and most critical step before any formal processes are initiated. As reported elsewhere in this publication, the country’s school uniform industry is being shaken by widespread smuggling, fronting and deceit.This is not just a business issue, but a direct attack on a national policy designed to build Botswana’s own economy and protect Batswana jobs.We call on the Ministry of Education, the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS), the Police and all relevant bodies to take immediate and decisive action to…
