Botswana: Dow Criticises Government for Poor Consultation

Gaborone — Kgatleng West Member of Parliament, Dr Unity Dow, has faulted the government for lack of consultation even on important issues, and departure from policies.

The MP, who was making her contribution to the State-of-the-Nation Address on Thursday, said major policy shifts were announced without Parliament’s input and consultation with Batswana.

For instance, she said the President announced the Citizenship by Investment Programme without consulting with Batswana, the very owners of the…