Speechwriters' headache
Friday, March 30, 2018
FRANCISTOWN: They are putting the last lines to the speeches that the nation is waiting for with baited breath, especially the inaugural speech by Masisi. The nation is waiting to hear where he (Masisi) will take the nation.
As Khama has aptly described Masisi as very intelligent and a man very familiar with the country’s dynamics during his farewell meeting in Serowe Tuesday this week, the nation is waiting to test the man’s abilities through his promises in the speech content.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...