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Botswana's IEC advances digital election reforms for 2029 General Election

The Independent Electoral Commission IEC in Botswana is moving forward with plans to digitize the country's electoral processes in preparation for the 2029 General Election. IEC Secretary Jefferson Siamisang stated that the commission is implementing technology-driven reforms to modernize voter registration, enhance electoral data management, and reduce administrative errors. These remarks were made during his appearance before the 62nd Public Accounts Committee PAC. Siamisang also noted that Batswana are not in favor of Electronic Voting Machines EVMs, clarifying that this was his personal opinion based on past attempts to introduce the technology and public feedback.