SADC Drafts Guidelines For Election Observations - Kwape

Lemogang Kwape PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Lemogang Kwape PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has considered a draft of the Guidelines for Election Observation under Public Health Emergencies, which is currently under review by Member States (MS).

Amongst others, the guidelines will strengthen the region’s efforts to build democratic institutions, despite pandemics.

International Affairs minister, Dr Lemogang Kwape who heads SADC virtual observer missions for Seychelles and Tanzania, revealed this in a statement.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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