Parly's draconian policy taints BWSpeaks

Parliament launched an online platform called Botswana Speaks (BWSpeaks) last Thursday that serves to link Members of Parliament (MP) digitally with citizens.

It is quite a commendable development on the part of Parliament because it brings together constituents from all corners of the country into one digital space. The aim of the platform is to leave no one behind in this democratic process as it embarks on its drive towards propelling Botswana’s digital transformation. During the launch, various speakers took turns to highlight that the world is gearing towards the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

“Botswana is not going to be left behind because we have made it our commitment to transform from a resource-based to a knowledge-based economy by leveraging the opportunities offered by ICTs,” Vice President Slumber Tsogwane revealed during the launch.

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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