Service delivery revolution inches forward

A postman delivers a letter to a woman in New Zealand in 1930. Many countries around the world have enjoyed home mail delivery for years. PIC GOVT.NZ
A postman delivers a letter to a woman in New Zealand in 1930. Many countries around the world have enjoyed home mail delivery for years. PIC GOVT.NZ

Telecommunications and the Internet at the tap of a button in the palm of your hand, smart meters for both water and power; urban service delivery in Botswana has evolved from when simply having running water or electricity was viewed as a luxury. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI, reveals how the next chapter of this revolution involves a service many view as inherently archaic.

Imagine being able to wake up on any given day and checking your postage mail from the comfort of your own home?

A leisurely stroll in your robe and slippers to your front gate, where you retrieve your letters from your mailbox and peruse them over breakfast.

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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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