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Athletics world comes to Gaborone

Gaborone-bound: Frayser Pryce
Gaborone-bound: Frayser Pryce

Botswana’s steady rise as one of Africa’s leading athletics nations has seen its fine stars trot the globe in search of glory. It is only befitting that the athletics world will finally converge in Gaborone on April 29 for the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix, reports Mmegi Staffer, MQONDISI DUBE

Amantle Montsho’s crowning moment as a world champion in 2011 took place 12,658km away from the Botswana capital, Gaborone. Montsho was crowned champion in Daegu, South Korea during the World Championships, marking a first for the country.

The following year saw Nijel Amos create history as he won the country’s first Olympic Games medal in London, 12,577km from Gaborone.

Editor's Comment
Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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