Taps dry, lights go off at Phikwe Bowling Club

Selebi-Phikwe bowlers have been forced to travel to Francistown for training sessions
Selebi-Phikwe bowlers have been forced to travel to Francistown for training sessions

SELEBI-PHIKWE: The disconnection of utilities at Makhubu Club has adversely affected the local bowling team. Water and electricity supplies were cut off following the closure of BCL Mine, which was responsible for paying for the utilities.

Botswana Bowling Association (BBA) public relations officer, John Gaborutwe said there are currently no activities at the Phikwe Bowling Club following the disconnections.

Players are, instead, forced to travel to Francistown for practice sessions, a taxing undertaking as most of the bowlers have no steady income.

Editor's Comment
Bravo, Matlala JSS for recognising employees!

Last Friday, Matlala Junior Secondary School (JSS) in Tlokweng did just that – they organised an event to honour their teachers and support staff. This gesture is truly commendable, as teachers occupy a pivotal role in the lives of our children.To be completely candid, teachers are the ones who shape our children from a very tender age, investing a significant amount of time in their growth and development. It's not uncommon to hear parents...

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