Misery in the midst of plenty
Friday, September 23, 2016
For many underprivileged people, the mild winter was a relief, as their meagre possessions meant they stayed generally warm through the season. Temperatures did not plummet as deep as they did in the winter of 2015 and the season itself was shorter.
With the recent announcement of stronger rains expected this summer, that relief will turn to sorrow with leaky corrugated roofs and the attendant nuisance that is mosquitoes.
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...