DIRECTORATE ON INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY APPEARS BEFORE PAC The Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS) led by Director General Peter Magosi, appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to account for its 2022/2023 financial performance. Addressing the Committee, Mr Magosi highlighted key developments within the Directorate, including the successful completion of its restructuring programme, which is intended to strengthen the Directorate’s operational capacity through expanded national coverage and increased staffing. He also noted that the Directorate continues to face challenges relating to public confidence, citing the spread of misinformation and fake news as contributing factors. The Committee scrutinised a number of operational and human resource matters, requesting updates on court cases involving former and current employees, staff progression and promotion, training opportunities and allegations of favouritism and unfair promotions within the Directorate. Additionally, the Committee requested a progress report on the transfer of Tautona Lodge's financial records to the Government. Members also raised concern over allegations of misconduct by some DIS officers, reports of harassment to citizens, cyber bullying by pseudo accounts and the increasing prevalence of drug trafficking and abuse in the country. In response, Mr. Magosi assured the Committee that the Directorate is collaborating with the Botswana Police Service to strengthen coordinated efforts to combat the prevalence of drugs and enhance the country's security response.

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to account for its financial performance for the 2022/2023 financial year. During the examination, the Committee sought progress updates on the implementation of the city tourism initiative, the review of the human-wildlife conflict policy, improvements to employees' conditions of service and efforts to address the continued under-resourcing of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. Briefing the Committee, Permanent Secretary Ms. Abigail Khumoyame reported that the review of the human-wildlife conflict policy, together with the compensation rates, has been completed following extensive stakeholder consultations. She noted that owing to financial and resource constraints, the Ministry is exploring the establishment of an independent fund, supported by development partners, to sustain the newly enhanced compensation rates. Ms. Khumoyame further informed the Committee that the Ministry is developing a Wildlife Service Act aimed at addressing the unique operational requirements of the Wildlife Service, improving conditions of service and strengthening the capacity of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks. In its resolutions, the Committee directed the Ministry and Auditor General that a comprehensive investigation be conducted into the Ministry's aircraft fleet, focusing on procurement processes, maintenance and servicing, as well as aircraft storage costs to ensure value for money and accountability.

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has resumed its 62nd Examinations of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), which commenced on 14 July 2026 and will continue until 6 August 2026. The examinations are conducted daily from 0830 hours to 1300 hours and form part of Parliament's oversight responsibility to examine the use of public funds and promote transparency, accountability, and good governance in the management of public resources. Members of the public are encouraged to follow the proceedings through Parliament's official communication platforms for updates on the Committee's work.