Montsho�s 2011 victory to spur team in Beijing
Friday, August 21, 2015
Team Botswana athletics.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Botswana has embarked on another seven-men team expedition to the 15th World Championships starting in Beijing, China tomorrow until August 30.
The Justice Dipeba coached team would draw inspiration from Montsho’s exploits four years ago as they bid for more glory. On fire 2012 London Olympics silver medalist, Nijel Amos will be carrying the nation’s hopes on his strong shoulders when the whistle goes. The 21year old lad from Marobela has been excellent in his races with six races won out of his last seven
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...