Record number of women in BNOC race
Friday, September 08, 2017
The elections are scheduled for October 7 at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone. For the first time in the history of BNOC, a woman has thrown her name in the race for presidency. Botswana Netball Association (BONA) president, Tebogo Lebotse-Sebego faces Colonel Botsang Tshenyego, Daniel Molaodi, France Mabiletsa and Ookeditse Malesu.
Other women who have shown interest are Naledi Dikgomo-Goulden who will contest for the senior vice president’s position, Keenese Katisenge who is eyeing the first vice president position, Anastacia Tsuna Makwa and Bernadette Masego Moruti, both are in the running for the second vice president’s post. Irene Ntelamo, Grace Gaolaolwe, Tebo Segaise, Yarona Kopano Sharp want the additional members’ positions.
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...