UDC tackles exclusion in tourism
Friday, July 29, 2016
“The Okavango is one of the most pristine natural habitats and attractions in the world, and yet we have not been able to exploit this asset to the full extent, in a manner that contributes significantly to inclusive social and economic advancement of communities around the Okavango in Botswana while at the same time sustaining ecological conservation,” UDC secretary general Ndaba Gaolathe told reporters yesterday.
“There is need to identify challenges and opportunities for various stakeholders to focus on. We should forge consensus on overall vision and aspirations.”
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...