Stop special election of MPs

In my opinion this thing of specially elected members should come to an end in order to enhance our democracy. This specially election of members of Parliament encourages favoritism and nepotism.

Representatives in politics should be voted into office not hand picked, as it is currently the practice ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) who are holding the keys of our democracy.

This is a monopoly that rewards certain people for their loyalty to someone or a particular political party not the nation. Their input into policy making normally is not 100 percent as they are given guidelines on what to say and what not to say.

Editor's Comment
A call for collaboration in Botswana’s media landscape

This call is both timely and crucial, as it reflects a growing need for unity and collaboration amongst media bodies to address pressing issues facing the nation.The theme of this year’s Press Freedom Day, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” resonates deeply with Batswana, particularly in light of the ongoing human and wildlife conflict. Botswana’s rich wildlife population is not only a national...

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