The opposition Botswana Congress Party (BCP) welcomed the axing of feared spy chief Isaac Kgosi last week, saying the move was long overdue.The BCP also urged Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi to review democratic oversight mechanisms of the directorate of intelligence and security services through legislative amendments, to re-inforce transparency, accountability and the protection of individual rights and freedoms.In a statement, Carter Morupisi, the permanent secretary to the president and secretary to cabinet, also said that Kgosi would be replaced by Peter Magosi.This came after a string of embarrassing allegations disclosed to the public accounts committee, which is investigating graft charges relating to the misappropriation of funds amounting to 250-million pula (about R318m) from the National Petroleum Fund. Kgosi has refused to answer questions, saying he did not consult either the president or vice-president in operational matters.BCP president Dumelang Saleshando said...
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