Khama scores points in SA

* Zuma, Khama, agree to meet every year to iron out bilateral issues
*Both Presidents to sign SADC EPA by end of the year
* SA to recognise Botswana travelling documents
* PHK optimistic for Mmamabula, Aviva power export deals with SA

Botswana's Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) rejected by South Africa in July this year are expected to be recognised again by that country following President Ian Khama's talks with his counterpart, Jacob Zuma this week.

Labour and Home Affairs Minister Peter Siele told Mmegi yesterday that the ETD problem was tabled at ministerial level during President Ian Khama's State visit to South Africa early this week.

Editor's Comment
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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