New minister debunks notions on sport

Mmegi: Your appointment last week shocked many people who think you are not a sportsperson and MPs Shaw Kgathi or Botsalo Ntuane would have been better candidates. What is your reaction?

Kokorwe: I am not surprised to hear that but I want to make it clear that I am not lost in my new office. First, we have to understand that I would not be responsible for sports only. This ministry has three divisions, youth, sports and culture and I have a passion for all of them. If you go to my house, you would understand that I have a passion for sports. I have come a long way with sports though I have not been in the forefront. I have a team that I support, Gaborone United (GU) and even served in their committee before I was transferred to Sowa. Even today, some GU people come to my place to ask for some donations. I started Sowa United in 1992 when I was working in the township. So this can show you that I have a lot of interest in sports.