Let us all go to vote

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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.

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Let us all go to vote

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