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Let us all go to vote

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has set a historic record by registering over 80% of Batswana who are eligible to vote in the upcoming General Election.

Figures released by the country’s electoral management body have shown that a total of 1, 037, 684 people have registered to vote.

However, eligible voters could be discouraged by events leading to the voting day like poor execution of advance voting amid talks that the elections could be unfair.

Editor's Comment
Our digital safety is in our hands

That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...

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