IEC needs funding, greater autonomy

IEC Headquarters
IEC Headquarters

Members of Parliament (MP) across the political divide have called for better funding of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) in order to protect and improve the country’s democracy.

Debating the commission’s budget proposals for the financial year 2019-2020, MPs said democracy is an expensive exercise, but also very critical to the country’s economic growth.

They also said the independence of the IEC is doubtful as it falls under the Office of the President.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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