“Our conviction is that a corruption-free culture will save us, not a billion, but billions of pulas every year. This is why an array of efforts are already underway to review our current procurement model, enhance transparency, support free press, as well as revise and approve the Draft National Anti-Corruption Policy. “With these initiatives, we hope to protect whistle-blowers, strengthen institutions, and enhance integrity and accountability.”

Motswana economist and politician

Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe is a Motswana economist and politician. Since 7 November 2024, he has served as Vice-President of Botswana and Minister of Finance under President Duma Boko. He is the leader of the Alliance for Progressives and an elected member of Botswana’s National Assembly. He represents Gaborone Bonnington South, returning to the seat after previously holding it from 2014 to 2019. Within the ruling coalition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change, he is a central figure in the Alliance for Progressives, combining economic work with active political leadership.