Dow moves against voter-traffickers
Monday, December 01, 2014
Dow made her proposal for the introduction of a vetting process to confirm eligibility to vote in any particular district when she made her contribution last week to President Ian Khama’s State of the Nation address. She said the key elements of this reform would be the introduction of documentary proof of residence and that in the event of no documentary proof being available, an affidavit of residence and eligibility to vote in the district should be produced.
To facilitate this, she said registration officers could serve as commissioners of oath, in terms of The Commissioners of Oaths Act, during election registration.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...