Unearthing the gems in the wilderness
Friday, December 22, 2017
For me, the whole story is about value. Creating value, distributing it equitably and as sustainably as possible.
This is essentially what the diamond miracle that powered the post-Independence economy was all about. Geologists dug deep in the earth, retrieved value, which prudent policymakers were able to distribute as equitably and sustainably as possible.
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...