�Mantshwabisi� discloses no figures

Mantshwabisi desert race
Mantshwabisi desert race

Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) is mum over the statistics regarding the annual Toyota Kalahari Botswana 1000 desert race, colloquially known as Mantshwabisi, bringing into question the benefits of the event to the national economy.

BTO public relations and marketing manager, Keitumetse Setlang declined to shed any information. However, she  indicated that they have the figures, which she has not yet disclosed despite  a written request.

In its annual report, a critical stakeholder in the race – BTO – has failed to account for how the race has benefitted the country’s economy in the 2012/2013 year. BTO only states that the race has been accredited to another race that is a feeder to the Dakar Rally.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up