Hectic 2014 leaves BCF broke

Chequered board: The numerous tournament BCF participated in drained its coffers. PIC KABO MPAETONA
Chequered board: The numerous tournament BCF participated in drained its coffers. PIC KABO MPAETONA

The Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) is broke after a financially draining 2014, its president has said.

Tshenolo Maruatona told Mmegi Sport that international assignments gobbled much of the budget of the national chess body. 

The BCF received a grant of P600,000 from the Botswana National Sports Council (BNSC) in the last financial year. However, there were numerous international trips in 2014, which left the federation in the red. 

Editor's Comment
Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up