MISA Botswana elects new board

Thomas Nkhoma. Chairman
Thomas Nkhoma. Chairman

After a hotly contested election, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Botswana Chapter yesterday ushered in a new leadership. MISA Botswana members elected their new board of trustees on Saturday in Gaborone. The elections were postponed last year September amid chaotic scenes. Leading up to the initial set date for the elective Annual General Meeting (AGM), there were two main camps competing for the positions, but on the day of the election last year, one of the contestants was disqualified on account of political affiliation.

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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