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Arts Council reinstates CEO

Ellis PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Ellis PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

The National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB) has finally reinstated Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Shombie Ellis (48), after a seven months suspension.

But her reinstatement is not with immediate effect as she still has to further engage with the board to facilitate her return.

Ellis was reinstated this week following her suspension in July last year in a scenario that shook the creative industry. Ellis was appointed to the CEO position last year January by the Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture Tumiso Rakgare but she lasted only seven months in office. Initially, she was placed under a three-month suspension.

Editor's Comment
Makgekgenene played her part

“Ignore the noise, focus on your work”- AnonymousAs the DG of such a controversy-ridden institution, you really played your part in the fight against corruption and economic crime. Your stay at the helm of the DCEC was quickly paying dividends under your stewardship. During your tenure, there was a lot of action as those caught on the wrong side of the law were brought to court regardless of their economic or political status. We have learnt...

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