Africa-Press – Botswana. Botswana, a beacon of democracy in Africa, stands tall with its Parliament as the bedrock of legislative governance. Since the dawn of independence in 1965, the nation has held regular parliamentary elections, a testament to its unwavering commitment to the principles of a government of the people, by the people. The Parliament, Botswana’s supreme legislative body, is a crucial institution housing constituency representatives responsible for crafting the nation’s laws. Despite riding the crest of the world’s highest growth rate into the 1990s, the nation’s journey towards democracy hasn’t been devoid of challenges.Botswana’s political landscape has been dominated by a duopoly of presidentialism and ruling party predominance. This confluence has stifled debate and has been a roadblock to change. Despite a combined opposition vote reaching 48 per cent at the last national elections, the preponderance and incumbency of the ruling party has kept it in continuous power. This has prompted many to question the efficacy of the nation’s democratic process.The Expulsion of the San – A Controversial Move
The government’s relentless enforcement of the expulsion of the San from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve has stirred controversy. Critics have gone as far as accusing the government of implementing ‘a philosophy of cultural genocide on the non-Tswana tribes’. This move has sparked a heated debate about the inclusivity of Botswana’s democracy.
Professor Good suggests constitutional and political reforms to turn the ‘resource curse’ of diamonds into a catalyst for reform. He emphasizes the need for diversification and reducing dependency on diamonds.
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