Parliament adopts motion to celebrate women
Monday, March 17, 2014
The Member of Parliament (MP), Kanye South Abram Kesupile, said erecting a statue in honour of women would be in dedication of and recognition of the contributions made by women to the nation. He said the statue would not be created in the likeness of any specific woman, but should be a piece of art that reflects all the women of Botswana.
The statue would not only serve to stimulate debate on issues, such as poverty, weak presence in leadership positions and cultural barriers preventing progress, Kesupile said. He added that the statue would also communicate the nation’s vision in working towards an equal society that recognises women’s contribution to development.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...