Were red flags ignored in ‘failed’ AFCON bid?

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...

The Monitor Editor | 28 April 2026

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Were red flags ignored in ‘failed’ AFCON bid?

After months of promise and expectation, Botswana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations bid suffered a body blow when Namibia withdrew from the process this week. Last year, Botswana and Namibia announced a joint-bid to host the 2027 AFCON tournament.

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