BEC Awards hail special needs children
Friday, July 11, 2014
This is the fifth time in a row that Orange is supporting the Awards category, in recognition of students’ hard work and excellence in their final examinations, despite their circumstances. Orange Botswana spokesperson, Boga Chilinde said disability and education are strong pillars of Orange Foundation and hence it supported the initiative as part of its strategy to promote the inclusion and recognition of people living with disability, as well as their access to education.
“We believe that identifying and awarding these students for excellence will go a long way in motivating them to believe in themselves and consequently give them the confidence to integrate into society and contribute to the country’s economic development,” she said.
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...