Local Motorsport Roars Back Into Action

Ross Branch is expected to grace the Kumakwane 200 Fun Day
Ross Branch is expected to grace the Kumakwane 200 Fun Day

Speed enthusiasts will now quench their thirst when the engines roar into action for the first time this year following a cancellation of the year’s calendar due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

After the yearlong lay off, the motorpsort will get back to life this Saturday at the Kumakwane 200 Fun Day. The Botswana Motor Sport (BMS) cancelled this year’s championship due to the outbreak of the COVID-19.

The season was initially scheduled to start in March, but due to the outbreak of the pandemic, the event was forced to reschedule. And after several attempts, following the government’s relaxed movement restrictions, the championship was called off in August. The cancellation of the season came about after popular 1000km Toyota Dessert Race was called off.

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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...

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