Cash-strapped musicians piggyback on politics
Thursday, July 03, 2014
Musicians Showbiz interviewed were unanimous that Government’s enactment of the Liquor Act that minimises the hours of operation for entertainment spots, coupled with rampant piracy has dug a gaping hole in their pockets.
As Naledi Kaisara aka Slizer puts it, the Act has had a detrimental effect on their financial well-being such that nowadays they are unable to even pay their dancers and other back-up artists.
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...