Welcome Olopeng, Farewell Sam

The elections have come and gone. Some have won, and some have lost. Before the elections I bemoaned that although Sport is quite big in Botswana and can go a long way in creating employment, being a source of income, promoting healthy living and even alleviating poverty, not much was said by the candidates on Sport in their campaign trail. It was a by the way issue for them, or they just ignored it at all. Well, as a sport enthusiast I tended to differ.

Last week, President Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama named his cabinet. It is an interesting Cabinet, and we should support the Ministers. I however fancied Shoshong Legislator Phillip Makgamelemele for the position of Youth, Sport and Culture. Maybe it was because of his past dealings with Youth and Sport.  For some reason he was my favourite for the position. That is neither here nor there, and Khama saw it fit to appoint Thapelo Olopeng to the position.

I don’t know much about Olopeng but I’m confident and trust that he will excel. As a youthful sport enthusiast who is in touch with his culture and heritage; I expect a lot from one who heads this Ministry. This is a wide Ministry that has three in one and could be quite challenging. I’m however confident that it can be handled, as evidenced by the former Minister in Shaw Kgathi. He did quite well at the Ministry and I fancy Olopeng to continue where Kgathi left off. Not all was achieved, and it was not all smooth sailing but on the whole he did well.

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Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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