CAF is a joke, but...

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

The Monitor Editor | 27 October 2026

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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.

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