Exciting times ahead as athletics race clears
Friday, March 18, 2022 | 190 Views |
Racing clear: Christine Botlogetswe at the National Stadium last week PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
This year marks 10 years after athletics brought Botswana’s first Olympic medal. Who would forget the jubilation that filled the hearts of Batswana when Nijel Amos crossed the line in second in the men’s 800m? The silver medal remains the sport’s most prized sports possession.
Following that glorious moment, Botswana athletics has not let off, winning several medals on the international stage.
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...