BFA job cuts meet resistance

Early this year, the BFA announced plans to restructure the organisation in a bid to have a leaner and efficient operation. The restructuring will see some jobs shed, with other employees redeployed, according to information reaching Mmegi Sport. But there is a section that is reportedly opposed to the exercise and wants it shelved.

“There are affected employees, and some in the board who do not want the exercise to go ahead. Some, obviously uncertain of their future, do not support the restructuring exercise,” a source said. BFA chief executive officer (CEO) Goabaone Taylor, however, said she was unaware of reports that there are some eager to throw spanners in the works. She said if that was the case, it would be unfortunate. “I am not aware of any section that is opposing the restructuring.