Plugging the legislative brain drain
Friday, May 29, 2015
In recent years, the National Assembly, the pivotal democratic institution in Botswana, has lost luminaries such as Joy Phumaphi, Boyce Sebetlela, Obakeng Moumakwa and others.
Invariably, the departed legislators have moved on to more fruitful careers in the private sector and on the continent, sending a silent but powerful message on the challenges of public service.
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...