Breath of life, the kiss of death
Friday, August 22, 2014
It is safe to say Thomas Robert Malthus and the British cult group, Pink Floyd have never met. While the two lived at least 175 years apart, their significance has come home for Batswana in 2014, combining to produce the soundtrack to the fears that have gripped the nation since August 07 when the Ebola red alert was issued.
Cruelly, Malthus’ theory of population posits that because human populations grow at an exponential rate while food production grows at an arithmetic rate, natural checks such as war, famine and disease are at play to ensure the species’ survival.
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...