Bikers’ rough terrain to Roof of Africa

Shaky ground: Stephens needs funds to participate at the Roof of Africa PIC: KAGISO KEORAPETSE
Shaky ground: Stephens needs funds to participate at the Roof of Africa PIC: KAGISO KEORAPETSE

The Botswana Motor Sport’s (BMS) annual budget stands at just under P500,000 with a large part of the amount obtained from the annual Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC) grant.

The sport has, however, proven to be one of the most financially demanding in preparation, participation, and equipment.

This has limited the local bikers to challenge for continental and international honours due to the prohibitive costs of participation.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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