Time for clear laws
Friday, April 12, 2019
The subject was regime change. It spoke to the possible involvement of South African capital in the tempestuous feud between Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) factions then vying for the party, and by extension, the national presidency. No one has since come up to refute the same.
The suggestion that foreign capital has taken interest in local politics, or were playing kingmakers in Botswana presidential politics should worry us all. It raises the unanswered question as to who approached them, on what terms, and what exactly was in it for them. Does foreign capital have a place in our electoral process?
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...