We Need Ramaphosa's Dose In Our Politics
Monday, June 03, 2019
Time and again there is that glimpse of hope that we will in our lifetime, experience the true meaning of gender equality. This hope, not wishful thinking, was aroused this past week by our neighbours, South Africa. When South African’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa lived to his promise to ensure a 50/50 gender representation, announcing that half of his Cabinet members are women, we, in Botswana must have made the biggest noise.
Yes, we are well aware that we are not South Africa, and do not wish to be. But as our neighbour, big brother of sorts, South Africa’s direction in many ways has influence in neighbouring countries as Botswana.
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...