The Zebras that rarely disappoint
Friday, May 14, 2021
In the local sport fraternity, the Zebras are symbolic. The Zebra is Botswana’s national animal and the black and white stripes dominate across the spectrum, including sport.
The most famous Zebra is the men’s national soccer team. Football is by far the country’s most popular sport and has proved to have unlimited appeal and reach. Millions of pula have been ploughed into football over the years to elevate the sport and ensure mass grassroots participation.
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...