Ramogapi attends high-level UN habitat meet

The purpose of the meeting was to reflect on progress since the adoption of the New Urban Agenda (NUA) in 2016 and refine priorities for the next decade. The meeting also renewed political commitment to accelerate implementation of the NUA. The Minister delivered a national statement highlighting Botswana efforts to ensure well-planned human settlements that provide equal opportunities for everyone, and integrate housing with basic services, social facilities, transport, while ensuring climate resilience and adaptation-based urban policies.

He also met up with director, regional office for Africa at UN HABITAT, Oumar Sylla to discuss technical support on Botswana’s urban development priorities. More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers.

It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through…