Mohwasa Denies Dodging Khama on DIS Matters

Mohwasa answers mounting calls for DIS transparency while defending confidentiality on sensitive national security matters The matter surfaced during recent deliberations of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi, where Kgosi Khama expressed frustration over what he described as the ministry’s repeated failure to provide consistent and satisfactory responses to questions he had submitted regarding the intelligence agency. Addressing the media during a press conference on Monday, Mohwasa dismissed suggestions that the ministry was deliberately withholding information or sidestepping difficult questions. He maintained that his ministry had made every effort to respond whenever the opportunity arose.

“In the interest of transparency, we have tried our best to answer questions consistently” Mohwasa said. “A lot of the questions concern issues that happened before this government came into office but that has not stopped us from being professional in the manner in which we respond. There is no hiding place as far as being answerable is concerned” he said.

Mohwasa further stressed that his ministry remains committed to accountability and responsible governance, particularly on matters involving national security institutions. However, he also suggested that some questions require careful handling due to the sensitive nature of intelligence operations. Mohwasa’s response comes after growing pressure on government to ensure greater openness around institutions such as the DIS, while balancing the confidentiality often associated with national security matters.