Continuity or change?

Millions of Africans will in 2019 cast ballots in presidential, legislative and local government elections across 22 countries. Some will usher head-spinning leadership changes in the name of enhancing democracy. Others continuity.

Crowded fields will be knocking on doors soliciting votes. The tendency to hope for a better future through politics and politicians is nothing new. Promises of heaven here on earth will be plentiful, yet little will actually change. Politicians have mastered the art of promising change and seldom delivering.

In our little corner, elections are a pedestal for folks with no discernable income, riding on an environment where accountability amounts for nothing, to secure plush jobs.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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