EVMs are a security risk for Botswana :: Mmegi Online

I just arrived from an Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) meeting at Mogoditshane main kgotla and as a result of the debates at the meeting, I decided to change my topic for the week and address the Electronic Voting Machines that formed the heart of the debate.

It was at this meeting that I stood up to advice Mr Gabriel Seeletso to consider resigning from the position he is holding because the exercise he is tasked with will finally erode his wonderful legacy in electioneering. Seeletso is tasked with marketing the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) that have already been approved by Parliament.

The majority of Batswana are taking none of the said machines. In Mogoditshane, six out the 21 people who had a chance to voice their opinion liked the machine while the remaining 15 stamped a big NO on the use of EVMs.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

EVMs are a security risk for Botswana

I just arrived from an Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) meeting at Mogoditshane main kgotla and as a result of the debates at the meeting, I decided to change my topic for the week and address the Electronic Voting Machines that formed the heart of the debate.

Explore

More

Witness details how Mojadigo sexually assaulted minor girl

Botho University supports climate storytelling

The Final Stroke artworks for premium auction

Media practitioners urged to humanise LGBTQI+ stories

Bongo Maffin replaces BOP at 70s & 80s Disco Party

Lack of facilities bleeds rugby coffers

Softball warns against zonal teams

Youth, women positioned for energy sector opportunities

Batswana need to do better to stop FMD