Court dismisses GCC ban on Saleshando adverts

Saleshando and triumphant BCP members exit the High Court
Saleshando and triumphant BCP members exit the High Court

Botswana Congress Party leaders walked away victorious yesterday in Lobatse after the High Court dismissed with costs, an urgent application brought by the Gaborone City Council demanding the removal of the party's manifesto launch banners around Gaborone.


Justice Modiri Letsididi has dismissed with costs an urgent application launched by Gaborone City Council (GCC) to compel the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) to remove what the former termed as ‘illegal’ advertisement.  

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Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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