New Gabz Mayor promises enhanced city

Austin Abraham PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Austin Abraham PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Gaborone City Council (GCC) chose new political leadership last Monday where Sebele ward councillor, Austin Abraham was elected Mayor unopposed by city councillors at a Full Council meeting.

In a precursor to the council meeting, Abraham had defeated his predecessor, Father Maphongo by 17 votes to his 14 in a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) caucus.

Abraham was born in Ramokgwebana village in the North East District but was raised in Bontleng, Gaborone. He is currently Councillor for Sebele Ward (Block 10, BUAN, Sebele Content Farms, and Gaborone North Farms), the largest ward in Gaborone with three Ward Development Committees (WDC).

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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