The Maposa Between The Uprights
Monday, August 27, 2007
Noah Maposa, the man who occupies that space between the crossbar and the two uprights for a team now dubbed 'the dream team' remains one of a number of individuals whose contributions have brought "the dream" that much nearer to realisation.
At Cafe Prego in BBS Mall on a slightly windy Friday morning the goal-minder walks in leisurely. He wears a grey track top with Odipeca written across the chest. The hood hangs loosely on his back.
The situation is exacerbated by the ruling party’s admission that some of its most important election promises remain unfulfilled. This is not the change many Batswana had expected. The UDC was elected into power on a strong promise to improve lives, create jobs, protect workers and repair public services. It is therefore, not enough for the party to point only to new ministries, policies and long-term plans. These may be necessary, but...