Challenges lie in wait for new sports minister

The incoming minister faces a litany of challenges that have continued to plague sports in recent years. The sports body, the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) is battling its own demons, with a restructuring exercise likely to lead to job losses. Morale is low due to the uncertain future resulting from the restructuring.

With the appointment of a new sports minister just days away, Sports would hope for the best candidate. The new candidate has to deal with the matter of appointing the BNSC board. Critics argue the minister, a political appointee, should not handle the picking of the board, as the process is usually compromised.