Saleshando’s bid for electoral reform fails in Parliament

A push for greater transparency at the ballot box has ignited a political clash in Parliament. MPs rejected the proposal by Leader of the Opposition, Dumelang Saleshando, calling for transparent ballot boxes and decentralized vote counting. This rejection prompted members of the Botswana Congress Party to stage a walkout from the House. Saleshando has been a vocal advocate for electoral amendments, arguing that changes are essential to boost public trust in the election process. His...