Editorial Comment: Declare lockdown NOW!
Friday, March 27, 2020
Although Botswana is yet to register its first confirmed case of the deadly coronavirus, government has moved swiftly since the beginning of last week to impose restrictions and measures targeted at combating any likely infections and curb the spread of the virus.
First, it was President Mokgweetsi Masisi who suspended external trips for government officials as well as advising the general public to stop travelling outside the country unless necessary. He also imposed social distancing.
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...