Mourning the sudden death of Selebi-Phikwe football
Friday, November 10, 2017
Regular menace: Nico were once feared in Selibe Phikwe
SELEBI-PHIKWE: For decades, Selebi-Phikwe was home to beautiful football and boundless talent.
Nico United were the dominant force before the late entrance of FC Satmos, which completely re-defined the town’s football landscape just before the turn of the millennium.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...