Illegal Dumping, Filth Engulf F/Town

Illegal refuse dumping is rampant in Francistown PIC: NSW.COM
Illegal refuse dumping is rampant in Francistown PIC: NSW.COM

FRANCISTOWN: Local authorities in the second city have raised concerns over the rampant piles of waste on the roadside, vacant plots and non-designated dumping sites on a daily basis throughout Francistown.

Whilst there are existing laws that forbid littering and dumping of waste, Francistowners continue to defy waste regulations and commit the horrendous act, which has left the city untidy.

To address the illegal waste problem, City of Francistown Council (COFC) held a stakeholder consultation on environmental cleanliness recently at Marang Gardens Hotel.

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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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