I want a new country to love
Friday, September 19, 2014
My love for Botswana is now akin to a ticking time bomb, ready to explode in my face. Every day I am reminded that my country has changed and it’s not the same as it was a few years ago. I don’t mind change, as long as it’s for the best and I stand to benefit from it.
However, looking at the way everything seems to be changing on a daily basis and causing me alot of confusion is a cue that I need a breather. By virtue of being born and bred here, I think its time that I explore and venture elsewhere to take a break.
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...