Africa-Press – Botswana. The MP for Francistown West, Mr Ignatius Moswaane, has raised concerns about the spending habits of many Batswana.
Addressing a kgotla meeting in Tatitown on January 19, Mr Moswaane said the country’s economic struggles were exacerbated by excessive alcohol consumption.
Mr Moswaane said it was disheartening to see people spending money on alcohol instead of necessities and called for financial education.
He said Botswana’s economy was already in a precarious state, and that mismanaging finances would only make things worse.
Being wise and having knowledge on how to spend money, he said, was necessary for financial stability.
He said Botswana was faced with a serious issue of lack of employment and that vocational training was the only way to create jobs.
“As Botswana aspires to be a knowledge based economy, vocational training is the only avenue that can create employment for Batswana,” he said.
Mr Moswaane also registered a concern that pool games or snooker spaces had been turned into drug trading spots involving children.
He cautioned parents to desist from drinking liquor in front of their children as they tended to copy such.
He said under-age children, who visited bars and drinking spots, were an indication that parental care and protection was not provided.
He appealed to residents to register for the general elections before the exercise closed February 3.
Kgosi Kgotlaetsile Motsamai of Tatitown talked about the destruction caused by recent downpours and advised parents to ensure the safety of their children.
Kgosi Motsamai also touched on issues of gender based violence, which he said was on the rise.
He advised the residents to seek interventions when faced with challenges.
A resident, Mr Mpolokang Modise, complained about poor storm water drainage system which he said was worsened by poorly constructed culverts.
Another resident, Mr Israel Cruise, said youth graduates were roaming the streets due to lack of employment and underscored the importance of vocational training.
He said people with vocational training should help empower the unemployed.
Mr Cruise complained that the informal sector was not protected as foreigners were now taking over the industry and selling goods that made it into Botswana illegally, a trend that inhibited growth of local businesses.
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