Political parties go for virtual gatherings
Friday, January 15, 2021
Most parties could have held their congresses last year, but were forced to postpone them as the detected cases of the virus kept rising.
The move to go virtual comes at a time when political formations have to fill positions and go for membership renewal campaigns. However, in 2021, they have to do so under strict COVID-19 protocols. The Ministry of Health and Wellness has outlawed gatherings of more than 50 people.
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...