Concerns over African Games organisation

Friday, June 14, 2019

The women's volleyball team has qualified for the African Games

The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) will be under scrutiny as the body has been contracted to host its first African Games, which will run from August 19 to 31, 2019 in Morocco.

The Africa Union Sports Council (AUSC) gave the contract to ANOCA, to deliver the 2019 African Games (formerly All Africa Games), which will be held in the cities of Casablanca and Rabat.

Morocco was selected to replace Malabo, Equatorial Guinea as the host of the 2019 edition. ANOCA has always organised the Africa Youth Games, which Botswana hosted in 2014. But there were concerns that ANOCA hijacked the youth games for commercial purposes, particularly when it came to revenue shares amongst member states.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Big games coming too fast, too soon

Mqondisi Dube | 22 Oct 2024

Stage set for Standard Chartered Cup

Calistus Kolantsho | 22 Oct 2024

Boyfriend fatally strikes girlfriend with stone

Pini Bothoko | 24 Oct 2024

Selolwane turns to Lobatse High Court for bail

Larona Makhaiza | 23 Oct 2024

Ramoreboli answers Zebras call

Kabelo Boranabi | 23 Oct 2024

Opposition promises will collapse economy – Masisi

Spira Tlhankane | 22 Oct 2024

Mogale died from fatal stab wounds on head, chest, heart

Larona Makhaiza | 22 Oct 2024

F/town parliamentary candidates in tough election contests

Chakalisa Dube | 18 Oct 2024

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...

Mmegi Editor | 11 October 2024

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More