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CAF is a joke, but...

Botswana has been left licking its wounds after the failed 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) bid. It was the first time in the country’s 56 (57 tomorrow) year history that authorities have bid for CAF’s flagship competition.

We are told of massive spin-offs for hosting countries, which we assume was the catalyst behind putting in the bid.

We are not too sure if it is a one-size fits all, where any hosting nation reaps the benefits or it’s on a case-by-case basis.

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Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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