April –
Omang national identity cards are introduced.[2]: xxxviii
October –
A referendum is held to create the
Independent Electoral Commission, to lower the voting age to 18, to set
term limits on the presidency, and to allow automatic succession of the vice president in the event of a presidential vacancy. All three motions pass.[2]: xxxviii
17 May –
Yarona FM becomes the first private radio station in Botswana.[2]: xxxviii
September – A state of emergency is declared for six days following issues with voter registration.[3]
16 October – The
1999 Botswana general election is held. The Botswana Democratic Party maintains its majority.[2]: xxxviii The Botswana Congress Party had acquired seats from members that left the Botswana National Front, but it loses most of these seats.[1]: 34
April –
Omang national identity cards are introduced.[2]: xxxviii
October –
A referendum is held to create the
Independent Electoral Commission, to lower the voting age to 18, to set
term limits on the presidency, and to allow automatic succession of the vice president in the event of a presidential vacancy. All three motions pass.[2]: xxxviii
17 May –
Yarona FM becomes the first private radio station in Botswana.[2]: xxxviii
September – A state of emergency is declared for six days following issues with voter registration.[3]
16 October – The
1999 Botswana general election is held. The Botswana Democratic Party maintains its majority.[2]: xxxviii The Botswana Congress Party had acquired seats from members that left the Botswana National Front, but it loses most of these seats.[1]: 34