Let reason prevail

Elsewhere in this edition we reported about the brazen attack and sheer brutality on media freedom by members of the security agencies.

This is not a new development as it has happened in the past under the previous regime. We never thought this would ever happen under the current regime. Talk of new wine in old glasses! We admit that the police are free to investigate.

What happened to our journalist is a clear indication that the country needs the Freedom of Information Act (FoIA). This episode is sheer reminder why journalists need that Act. In pursuit of our role as the Fourth Estate there are impediments all over the place. These landmines are found in so many Statutory Acts to organisational policies.

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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