UDC calls for P1 billion cut from air assets budget

This procurement won't create jobs- Saleshando

Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) intend to table a motion demanding that the P1.5 billion budget for Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security’s set aside for procuring of air assets, be reduced to P500million.

When addressing members of the media this week, the Leader of Opposition- Dumelang Saleshando, who was accompanied by other UDC MPs said that the cut P1 billion will be split between the Ministries of Education and Health and Wellness.

“The increase in military expenditure is worrisome, government has set aside P1.5 billion t...