From Seretse to Masisi: How Botswana fought disasters
Friday, April 03, 2020
FRANCISTOWN: Although Botswana’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic might have started on the wrong footing with the helmsman President Masisi defying advice from his handlers; the level of the country’s combat against the deadly virus impresses analysts.
Coronavirus is a new virus. As such, all countries, including Botswana, are in a learning curve as to how to contain it.
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...