FCC councillors play games while people suffer

Francistown civil leaders and Sylvia Muzila (right)
Francistown civil leaders and Sylvia Muzila (right)

FRANCISTOWN: Ward councillors are usually tasked with undertaking different functions on behalf of the electorate.

They often face the responsibility of dealing with intricate, personal and social problems that some of their constituents experience.

One of their key roles is to develop a long-term strategic vision that will have a lasting effect on their people. But it appears the Francistown civic leaders have developed a penchant for political gamesmanship and expediency at the expense of their people.

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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