Sports leaders need to up their game

In our Tuesday edition we carried a story in which the secretary of the Debswana First Division South Sidney Magagane lamented the challenges of shortage of suitable facilities.

This was in response to an incident in which an injured Broadhurst United striker, Mmoloki Lenamile lay for close to 20 minutes before he could be assisted.

The club’s medical team tried to help only to realise he needed hospital assistance. But ,without a stretcher in sight, or an ambulance, it took volunteers, who are not even trained in first aid, to carry him a distance of about 200 metres to the waiting vehicle.

Editor's Comment
Watch your tongue Mr President

While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...

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