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BMS ignored in Mantshwabisi return talks

Roaring back: The Desert Race could return to Botswana next year FILE PIC
Roaring back: The Desert Race could return to Botswana next year FILE PIC

One of the most iconic sporting event, the Toyota 1000 Desert Race (TDR) affectionately known as Mantshwabisi, could return home in 2023 after a two-year of absence.

The last two editions of the TDR were held in Upington, South Africa, after factors such as COVID-19 restrictions hindered Botswana to host the event.

Last Friday, the ‘owners’ of the event, South Africa Cross-country Championship Series (SACCS) confirmed in a statement they are in talks with the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) over the return of the three-day long race with the decision to be made in January.

Editor's Comment
Don't let FMD outbreak drag on

Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...

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