Political Parties Stink Repelling Voters

Next year this time, we will be talking weeks if not days to the general election. But if what is happening in the political landscape is anything to go by, Botswana may have the lowest voter turnout in history.

The political schisms have left bitter taste in the mouth, so much that a scan of the voting tents around the country are showing a pathetic picture. Batswana are staying away from registration…

Voter apathy is not new to Botswana. In fact, every five years, there is an outcry of less and less Batswana registering, and even less casting their vote. Figures of the registered, and those that finally cast the vote on Election Day, have been hovering below 50%.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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