Tribal inequality remains a sore point
Friday, September 08, 2017
As with many African countries, tribal inequality can be traced to the colonial era. Historians note that it was during the colonial government that there was an introduction of eight major tribes in Botswana; the Bangwato, Bakgatla, Bakwena, Barolong, Batlokwa, Bangwaketse, Balete and Batawana. Only these groupings had the right to own the territory.
The minority tribes are amongst others the Bakalanga, Bahurutshe, Bakgalagadi, Bayei, Bakhurutshe, Baherero, Batswapong, Basarwa, Bambukushu, and Basubiya who for years have been fighting for their rights to be heard. Of late, these tribes have been voicing out feelings of oppression by the major tribes.
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...