Gaothobogwe Retains BISA Presidency

RETAINED: Joshua Gaothobogwe was once again voted as the president of BISA
RETAINED: Joshua Gaothobogwe was once again voted as the president of BISA

PALAPYE: Joshua Gaothobogwe has retained his seat as the president of the Botswana Integrated Sports Associations (BISA) with 117 votes against Montenyane Radihephi’s 30 votes and Eagile Molelo’s 92 votes respectively.

He has been leading the association for more than a decade now.

Delivering his acceptance speech during the BISA elective annual general meeting (AGM) held at the Majestic Five Hotel over the weekend, Gaothobogwe acknowledged the inclusion of five women in the executive committee compared to the previous committee, which had one. He warned the new committee to be aware that they are expected to deliver and bring something different to BISA.

Editor's Comment
When power scorns accountability

While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...

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