What Happened To Beach Volleyball?

Botswana has stopped playing beach volleyball because it is not recognised by the game's international governing body.

However, Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) vice president (technical) George Keotsene has said things are likely to change because the Federation of International Volleyball (FIVB) is toying with the idea of including beach volleyball in its calendar.

He said preparations by FIVB to recognise beach volleyball are at an advanced stage. He stated that the FIVB intends to run courses for member countries to drill them on beach volleyball.

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Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...

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