Time for clear laws
Friday, April 12, 2019
The subject was regime change. It spoke to the possible involvement of South African capital in the tempestuous feud between Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) factions then vying for the party, and by extension, the national presidency. No one has since come up to refute the same.
The suggestion that foreign capital has taken interest in local politics, or were playing kingmakers in Botswana presidential politics should worry us all. It raises the unanswered question as to who approached them, on what terms, and what exactly was in it for them. Does foreign capital have a place in our electoral process?
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...