Farming: Fertile hope, futile cause
Friday, April 12, 2019
Known as the country’s “first borns,” farmers were the backbone of this economy long before shiny stones were discovered in the Motloutse River in the mid-1950s, sparking the diamond era.
Even in the diamond age, farming activities have underpinned the rural economy, through produce and income, supporting hundreds of thousands of families, fostering the development of alternative economic sectors and moulding graduates for these new sectors.
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...