KALEPA Community Trust uplifts locals
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The KALEPA Community Trust, for the three villages of Kasane, Lesoma and Pandamatenga seems to be taking a lead, proving that community trusts can add value in a special way.
But the CBNRM Conference is being held amidst concern that many community trusts have collapsed, ceased operations because a few individuals pocketed the millions raised from their localities, leaving the general communities despondent and impoverished.At a time when government is worried by rampant maladministration, corruption, and financial misappropriation at many community based trusts, the KALEPA trust appears to be miles apart from these unfortunate doings.
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...