Samora Machel In Botswana (4)

We left off in March 21, 1963, with Samora Machel and his comrades Matias Mboa and Angelo Vasoues de Lisboa having collectively undergone vetting by the head of the BP Special Branch’s Southern Division, Inspector Innes-Ker.

In the aftermath of the interview the trio were given extended permits on the assumption that they would ultimately be able to make further arrangements to proceed to Tanganyika, their intended destination.

But, Innes-Ker’s apparent acceptance of their protected status as political refugees in transit was not shared by others in the colonial establishment.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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