Coronavirus: BoLAMA urges mining companies to aid govt
Thursday, March 26, 2020
BoLAMA coordinator, Kitso Phiri said the government indicated challenges in mobilising resources to fight the pandemic with P22 million out of its P50 million COVID-19 budget already spent. He added that they believed that mining companies could pledge some funds in support of government’s fight against COVID-19 as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR).
“This will lessen the stress already placed on an otherwise stretched budget of the government. We are elated that the Government of Botswana has been swift in invoking certain protocols under the Public Health Act, and declaring a public health emergency consistent with directions from the WHO. We call on government to ensure that implementation of the Public Health Act and International Health Regulations is done with full respect for the dignity, human rights and fundamental freedoms of persons,” he said.
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...