An ounce of prevention
Wednesday, January 07, 2015
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) has quickly stepped into the heart of the situation and is providing forms of relief, from shelter to the provision of food basket.
While the Office’s actions are commendable, it is necessary to also consider that with progressive planning or prudent interventions, these disasters are avoidable.
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...