Tussle over softball SG's post as elections loom

Friday, March 23, 2018

Botswana Softball Association (BSA) secretary general, Gloria Gaosikelwe's suspension has been lifted, but her reinstatement is reportedly taking too long, leading to suspicion it might be linked to the looming elections.

Gaosikelwe was suspended last September over allegations she had failed to follow procurement procedures when she bought jackets worth P32,000, and that she had failed to pay BSA subscription fees to the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).

Gaosikelwe was also accused of failing to submit action items from the July 2017 general meeting held in Palapye, to allow for the relevant officers to do their job.

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Tussle over softball SG's post as elections loom

Botswana Softball Association (BSA) secretary general, Gloria Gaosikelwe's suspension has been lifted, but her reinstatement is reportedly taking too long, leading to suspicion it might be linked to the looming elections.