Of dust, thunder, power and glory

Friday, April 10, 2015

Fast and Furious: Competitors during a previous Mascom Derby

From ancient times, the display of equine strength combined with human dexterity in competition has enthralled crowds and created legends. The dust, the neighing and the delirium returned to Maun last week, with riders and beasts from the region competing before roaring crowds. Mmegi Correspondent, BONIFACE KEAKABETSE was in the terraces

Years back, cattle farmers in Ngamiland spent their leisure time racing horses. Few would have imagined that decades later, the love for the power of these beasts would annually attract enthusiasts from within and outside Botswana.

The Mascom Derby was held over the Easter holidays and brought to the minds of many old timers memories of yester-years when they ran horses in their youth.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

The Metropolitan Chess Championship got underway at the President Hotel on Thursday. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Stage set for Metropolitan chess championship

Calistus Kolantsho | 5 h ago

Coal output drops

Mbongeni Mguni | 6 h ago

Soldier faces charge for cop's murder

Larona Makhaiza | 8 h ago

Batswana join global search for HIV cure

Mbongeni Mguni | 12 Apr 2024

Win propels Galaxy five points clear

Larona Makhaiza | 1d ago

Mobile money reaches P26bn

Mbongeni Mguni | 1d ago

BAC forges path in Data Intelligence

Phatsimo Kapeng | 1d ago

ODC gives BNOC P500,000 for Olympics

Calistus Kolantsho | 1d ago

Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

The Monitor Editor | 15 April 2024

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More