Singapore President visits BNPC
Thursday, April 26, 2007
A statement from the BNPC says the Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration, Daniel Kwelagobe, along with the Chairman of the BNPC Board Molebeledi Oagile and the BNPC Executive Director Thembo Lebang, will receive President Nathan at the BNPC headquarters in Gaborone.
President Nathan's visit comes two years after the conclusion of the Botswana-Singapore Technical Cooperation Agreement.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...