Strong field for Botswana Open

In contention: Francis will be part of the strong field PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
In contention: Francis will be part of the strong field PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

A strong field is expected for the Botswana Open Chess Championships, which gets underway in Palapye and Gaborone tomorrow.

There are handsome cash prizes to be won with the Open champion going home with P5,000.  There would be prize money up to the 15th placed player.

The winner in the women’s section walks away with P3,500 and players finishing in the top eight receive a cash prize.

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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