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Awards blunders point to internal confusion

FNB Botswana has invested heavily in the Botswana league and one expects reciprocity from all stakeholders involved.

The 2025-2026 season now water under the bridge, leaving us lasting memories, in a season in which Gaborone United (GU) bagged a consecutive league title. It has been a largely controversy-free campaign, defying the usual shenanigans which often characterise local football. But as the curtain came down on a memorable season, the ever lurking controversy struck with chilling precision.

Billed to be the cherry on top, the FNB Premiership awards held last week Wednesday, turned into a wet blanket. The adjudicators, or rather the organisers failed to learn from last season when an anomaly was left to pass.

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Diplomatic relations must be on equal footing

“Let us never negotiate out of fear.But let us never fear to negotiate”– John F. KennedySupport for healthcare, education, skills and infrastructure can improve lives. The reaffirmed commitment to the Mmopane–Block 8 road is welcome for the prospect of better transport links for surrounding communities.China has shown willingness to assist Botswana, and government deserves credit for securing these commitments. However, the success of our...

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