Kanye�s great opportunity

The signing of the Mineral Rights in 1967
The signing of the Mineral Rights in 1967

As with Patrick van Rensburg only a few days earlier, the question about the ways and means of honouring him was also raised about ex President Masire at his funeral by Dan Kwelagobe.

Identifying something appropriate which can be named after Sir Ketumile cannot be much of a problem. For a start there are the three new bridges – Kazungula, Mohembo and Platjan – which could be named after him unless other candidates have already been inked in.

There is also the Trans Kgalagadi Highway unless that is already named. In addition to naming something appropriate after him, I have previously suggested that Kanye now has an amazing opportunity to create a Masire Gallery of archival photos together with supporting texts. It is well worth repeating that the lifetime of the ex-President covered the entire span of this country’s modern history – beginning with the establishment of the Democratic Party and the 32 years when he was either Vice President or President. And thereafter his very different role in public life culminating in his recent warning about persisting with the EVM machine in the teeth of widespread public unease.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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