Did the Bathai committee fail?
Friday, January 30, 2015
Million Masumbika (May 2012-May 2014): He was the president of BOKA for two years before losing to Bathai last year. During his tenure, Masumbika was one of the two Batswana referees at the World Karate Federation (WKF) and became the first Motswana to be accredited by WKF.
He was appointed Zone Six president in 2013 and also became the first president of UFAK. During the 2014 Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) awards, he was nominated as the administrator of the year.
Khama’s announcement to take over as Kgosikgolo was met with jubilation by some, but it also exposed deep-seated divisions. The Bogosi Act, which clearly states that a Mothusa Kgosi cannot be removed without the minister’s involvement, serves as a crucial legal safeguard. This law is designed to prevent arbitrary decisions and ensure stability within traditional leadership structures.The tension between Khama and Serogola has been simmering...