UDC Intervention Could Save BMD

The importance of the functionality of competitive party politics in a democracy cannot be overemphasised. We know that societies need to hold their government accountable for its actions.

One way of doing so is by having a strong opposition to play a pivotal role ofensuring that the rule of law is upheld and human rights and good governance are respected.

The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), has been in power since the time the country gained independence. That in some way, has gotten certain sections of the society worried that the government has become complacent and arrogant with more interest in enriching themselves rather than serving the interests of the very society, which elects them into power.

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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