SONA leaves bitter taste for sport
Friday, November 13, 2020
Sport had expected a lot from the President’s speech, but one long sentence was all about an evolving critical sector.
“The National Sport Commission Act is also being reviewed to facilitate sport to contribute to the economy through commercialisation and professionalism, as well to improve the welfare and the rights of our sportspersons,” was the only sentence on sport in the President’s long speech.
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...