Kudus To The BPS
Monday, October 30, 2017
Undoubtedly there are some elderly citizens who abuse alcohol and illicit drugs but the problem seem to affect young people a lot more. It cannot be disputed that productivity and economic growth go hand in hand, and obviously an individual who abuses alcohol and drugs cannot be productive either as an employee or an entrepreneur. Consumption of illicit drugs and/or alcohol can lead to a lot of negative effects in relation to productivity. An individual who abuses alcohol and/or illicit drugs may have increased absences, which will lead to loss of productivity.
The individual ultimately may end up facing termination of employment, which will of course have a negative bearing on the individual’s welfare and that of their family. This habit can also lead to other serious consequences such as fatalities and serious injuries. People who abuse alcohol and drugs often have impaired judgement and poor decision making, which obviously will lead to painful consequences.
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...