Joy returns after record drought
Friday, February 10, 2017
The birds are chirping cheerfully. Butterflies flutter, their colourful wings adding to the reassuring greenery of healthy, growing crops and with the smell and sights, it is powerfully evident that life abounds here. The rain has fallen and life is good again.
The Mmegi news crew is in Llara fields, a few kilometres from Ramotswa in the South East district. Alphoncina Ramathu (79) is bubbling with confidence, as she hand pulls weeds from her field, a quiet satisfaction clear on her face. Though she is elated with the rains and prospects of good harvests, Alphoncina’s two hectares lie on very low and rocky land.
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...