How was Ramoreboli overlooked for Zebras gig?

Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote received unwanted parole from his reign as Zebras coach last week. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) released the coach from his three-year contract after just 11 months into the demanding job.

All pointed to an unhealthy relationship but Mpote’s dismissal came when his charges had played probably the best match of the coach's reign when they won 2-1 against an improving Eswatini.

Mpote called up arguably his strongest side for the friendly match played at the Lobatse Sports Complex. Post the match, Mpote expressed his satisfaction and essentially challenged the BFA to give him more friendly matches.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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