Khama to name new BNSC board

Friday, July 26, 2019

Mokgwathi is the acting BNSC chairperson

The Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC), Tshekedi Khama is expected to make key Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) decisions as the current board’s tenure comes to an end.

Professor Martin Mokgwathi was appointed acting board chairperson following the resignation of Solomon Reikeletseng early this year.Now eyes will be on Khama as he makes the critical appointments.

Mokgwathi is likely to be retained, but new Women and Sport Botswana (WASBO) chairperson, Matlho Kgosi, will replace his vice, Tshosi Magang. Three board members are government appointees. The term of office for the board comes to an end next Wednesday.

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Khama to name new BNSC board

The Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC), Tshekedi Khama is expected to make key Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) decisions as the current board’s tenure comes to an end.

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Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

Christmas tree charcuterie

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A mother's enduring GBV grief: 'I forgave Africa's killer'

Mortgage loans remain mute into Q3- FSC

Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform