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President Masisi exposes Botswana to State Capture-Keorapetse
BG reporter
Friday, 12 March 2021
President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi’s insatiable appetite for acquisition of land all over the country and his interest to get Banyana farms and a tourism concession is not only unethical, but also exposes the country to state capture.
As if that was not enough, President Masisi has registered many companies after he assumed office. Member of Parliament for Selibe-Phikwe West, Dithapelo Keorapetse argued that all these are hallmarks of “state capture”. Keorapetse said the President’s privileges give him an unfair advantage over everyone. “The president has executive powers to govern, he gets intelligence briefs including on the economy and business opportunities, he is a regulator of businesses and can punish businesses which are wayward,” Keorapetse said, adding that conflict of interest cannot be avoided.