Karatekas ready for UFAK action

After initial doubts, Gaborone will finally explode into a ball of karate action as the Africa Karate Championship (UFAK) gets underway today.

The championship has attracted 28 countries from the continent, with more than 1,000 athletes and officials.

Pressure is on the host nation, after a good performance at the 2018 edition in Rwanda Women kata and men’s kumite teams won bronze medals.

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Child protection needs more than prevailing laws

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