Motorsport puts firm foot forward
Friday, January 18, 2019
Motorsport, particularly the 1000km Toyota Desert Race, attracts many spectators and the performance of Vincent Crosbie and recently, Ross Branch at the world’s toughest race, the Dakar Rally, will surely push motorsport’s popularity, several notches up.
Botswana Motor Sport (BMS) is on its fifth year of existence, but the success of the sport can be traced way back. It all started when the majority of the riders started competing in the South African championships.
Despite the residents’ relentless struggle and enduring fears, government has yet to provide a clear and comprehensive solution to this alarming issue. For decades, the villagers have lived under the shadow of these ominous cracks, fearing the possibility of the earth swallowing them whole. This fear is not unfounded, as the damage extends beyond psychological distress to homes, fields, and ultimately, the livelihoods of the community. The...