Rugby union secures UB stadium but finance remains a challenge
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
While the tournament was scheduled to be hosted at UB stadium there was confusion as to what was going to happen on the 25th, as the venue was unavailable on the day. Initially the venue was going to be used by the Department of Student Placement and Welfare (DSPW) for registration of new students.
However, BRU president, Bob Lekan told Mmegi Sport this week that they have negotiated with the UB management and have secured the venue for the full tournament. He also said that preparations for the event are at an advanced stage. The team is also in camp and has played Matebeleland of Zimbabwe and Swaziland in friendly matches.
Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...