Khama, BDP MPs differ on salaries
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Just yesterday, two more MPs, Liakat Kablay of Letlhakeng West and Raynor Makosha Nata/Gweta joined the three-week chorus also calling for a hike in salaries. Others who have spoken before them have bravely called for salary increment.
Kablay said that government must also institute investigations into causes of poor academic performance by students in Kweneng West, something he said has led to the area being the most impoverished in the country. He urged government to invest more in education of young people than any other sectors as education can help people uplift the living standards of their families and relatives. He further urged government to improve ISPAAD and avail transport for agricultural demonstrators and veterinary officers whom he said sometimes walk long distances to do their work.
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...