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Premier League sides face stringest regulations in the new season PIC: Kennedy Ramokone
Premier League sides face stringest regulations in the new season PIC: Kennedy Ramokone

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) put its foot firmly down this week when it unequivocally told clubs that without paying players, teams would not play ball. But clubs also want equal commitment from the association, writes MQONDISI DUBE

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) made probably the loudest statement yet regarding Club Licensing, after chief executive officer, Mfolo Mfolo told journalists this week that if a club fails to pay its players, it would be relegated to the bottom league.

“The club will not drop a division, but will go straight down to the bottom division. We are serious about this issue,” said Mfolo.

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Fighting GBV is for us all

Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....

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