National bowls to proceed without a sponsor
Friday, May 08, 2015

Rolling into action: Bowls player, John Gaborutwe takes aim at previous tournament. PIC: KABO MPAETONA
Botswana Bowling Association (BBA) public relations officer, John Gaborutwe told Mmegi Sport that traditional sponsors BOMAID have since pulled out due to financial constraints.
“The national tournament is going ahead nonetheless and we are still looking for possible sponsorship,” he added.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...