SADC Observer Mission Launch Today

The Head of the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to the 2019 General Elections in the Republic of Botswana, Lieutenant General (Rtd) Dr. Sibusiso B. Moyo - Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of the Republic of Zimbabwe will on October 14, 2019 officially launch the SADC Observer Mission.

In line with the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2015), the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Botswana invited SADC to observe the 2019 elections in Botswana.

Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation has constituted the SEOM to observe the elections. 

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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