Record number of women in BNOC race
Friday, September 08, 2017
The elections are scheduled for October 7 at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone. For the first time in the history of BNOC, a woman has thrown her name in the race for presidency. Botswana Netball Association (BONA) president, Tebogo Lebotse-Sebego faces Colonel Botsang Tshenyego, Daniel Molaodi, France Mabiletsa and Ookeditse Malesu.
Other women who have shown interest are Naledi Dikgomo-Goulden who will contest for the senior vice president’s position, Keenese Katisenge who is eyeing the first vice president position, Anastacia Tsuna Makwa and Bernadette Masego Moruti, both are in the running for the second vice president’s post. Irene Ntelamo, Grace Gaolaolwe, Tebo Segaise, Yarona Kopano Sharp want the additional members’ positions.
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....