Tough times upon Batswana as drought deepens
Friday, July 29, 2016
While President Ian Khama officially launched the region’s appeal for P26bn in humanitarian aid in the wake of the devastating El Niño event on Tuesday, farmers looked to the gods for rain with anticipation. The southern African region is undergoing its worst drought in 35 years, pushing 40 million people into dire need, including 23 million requiring emergency intervention.
All Betty Ramathu, a 51-year-old farmer in Llara/Dikgatlhong lands near Ramotswa wishes could be availed in aid is water for both her crops and livestock.
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...