Calls For Recognition Of More Tribes Can Only Get Louder
Monday, May 30, 2016
They include appointment of a paramount chief or tribal authority, who will not only be salaried, but will also have a structure of senior chiefs, court bailiffs, clerks, as well as the power to appoint village chiefs in all their varying levels of authority and seniority.
As an independent tribe they will have their headquarters, like the rest of the eight major tribes. They will also expect to have their District Council, all major tribes in Botswana have a district council named after them that serves their geographical and tribal interest.
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...