As I See It-Twisted logic

"With all the painful disclosures coming out of Botswana, the fact that the press is allowed to report it all without restrictions, and no one seems worried to speak his mind, is actually a most commendable and comforting state of affairs......

Yes a lot of mud is being slung and I personally expect more to come. But now more than ever, we have reason to believe that the high points Botswana is getting for being one of least corrupt societies in the world are indeed well-deserved. None of this seems to undermine democratic principles." (Chaim Even-Zohar writing in Mmegi volume 27)

Apologists are to be found at most unlikely times and places. Who would imagine that after the most scandalous revelations exposing the systematic corruption practiced by the ruling party to stay in office and to enrich top government officials, you would still find professional analysts who write that "the high points Botswana is getting for being one of the least corrupt societies in the world are indeed well deserved?" Only Even-Zohar with his twisted logic!  A paradox of misery proving comfort potential?

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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