Use Btv to take Parly to the people

The Speaker of the National Assembly Gladys Kokorwe has embarked on a nationwide tour to educate Batswana about the role of Parliament in our democracy.

She is addressing Kgotla meetings to explain her organisation’s role, of course, to the ignorant rural poor, some of whose ambition is just to share a table with a minister, Member of Parliament, District Commissioner, or the Speaker of the National Assembly.

The initiative, dubbed ‘Taking Parliament to the People’ is not the first of its kind. Kokorwe’s predecessors - Margaret Nasha, Patrick Balopi and Ray Molomo had done the same during their tenure. Its’ objectives are understandable and fully appreciated.

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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