The life and death of Sir Russell England
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Today, almost nothing is known about him. His entry in the latest edition of the Historical Dictionary of Botswana reads: "Leading white politician, Lobatse rancher and business man, probably of Polish origins.
He served as Chair of the Joint Advisory Council and European Advisory Council during the 1950s and as a member of the Legislative Council from 1961-64. England played a significant role in reconciling white and African interests during the transition to Independence. He was knighted in 1965. A slightly shadowy figure, he was murdered in 1970 in highly unusual circumstances."
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...