49th Independence euphoria gone, what next?
Tuesday, October 06, 2015
Other villages must have envied Digawana for having had the radio music and entertainment at their doorstep. Side-by-side with the entertainment, song and dances of the Day, I am wondering whether the organisers of the annual festivities shouldn’t start a programme to disseminate information about the history, significance and importance of our political independence as Batswana.
I may be wrong, but I have a nagging thought that perhaps many Batswana may be in the dark about what this independence we make a fuss about, may mean. Do they know? Does every Motswana know why we celebrate the 30th September annually and make a fuss about, ‘boipuso?
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...