Change is good but...
Friday, October 09, 2015
Change can also be bad when not handled well. The very people it was intended to benefit, if it is poorly communicated to them, can reject it. In fact, if not properly handled, it can cause confusion and be abused by some unscrupulous characters in that given society, community or organisation where it is implemented.
That’s what we are worried about with the new Botswana police corporate colours and re-branding. The Police Service (BPS) spokesperson, assistant commissioner Christopher Mbulawa, told Mmegi this week that, “There is nothing to tell at the moment. When the time comes we will call members of the press to inform them of any developments. For now there is nothing happening worth noting”.
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...