Chess' golden boy conquers Africa

Ten-year old Mpene has conquered Africa
Ten-year old Mpene has conquered Africa

Botswana’s 10-year-old chess sensation, Thuto Mpene beat the odds to emerge with gold at the Africa Schools Individual Chess Championships that ended in Kampala, Uganda on Wednesday.

The Standard Four pupil at Letlhakeng Primary School got the nod to compete at the championships from the International Chess Federation (FIDE).

When Thuto arrived in Kampala on June 26, 2019 he was ranked third behind his agemates Tandeka Shiloh of Uganda and Zimbabwe’s Mawire Tawananyasha.

Editor's Comment
Watch your tongue Mr President

While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...

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