Clubs plan demo, Zakhem unmoved
Friday, March 01, 2024 | 480 Views |
Nicolus Zakhem PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Disgruntled BFL shareholders took their grievances to the Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare, complaining about Zakhem’s conduct. In turn, the minister reportedly ordered the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) to address the dispute by next week Tuesday.
The shareholders told the minister, Zakhem was not cooperating with them particularly regarding the co-opting of board members following the recent resignation of some club officials. A source who attended the meeting said the minister directed the issue to the BNSC and that there should be an answer from the umbrella body by Tuesday.
More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...