New look Botswana Brand to be unveiled today?
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Mmegi is informed that the Botswana Brand will be one of the agenda items today after the inaugural Botswana Brand, launched by former president Festus Mogae was trashed by stakeholders at the last HLCC held in July.
Jeff Ramsay, the government spokesman, confirmed yesterday that the July mini HLCC was called specifically to discuss the Botswana Brand, after the issue came up at the May HLCC. " I know they were asked to make a presentation in May, and that's why they had a mini HLCC in July. The issue may come up, it could very well become a matter arising..." Dr Ramsay said in a phone interview yesterday.
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...