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Four-way AFCON bid battle begins

Key document: Botswana delivered the three-volume bid book in Cairo on Wednesday
Key document: Botswana delivered the three-volume bid book in Cairo on Wednesday

This week, Botswana took a giant step in its quest to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals, with the submission of the bid book to mother body, CAF.

Against odds after being abandoned by Namibia at the last minute, Botswana has soldiered on and the bid document, initially valued at P65million, was deposited in Cairo, Egypt, the CAF headquarters.

Under the co-hosting arrangement, Botswana was supposed to pay nearly P40million while Namibia was going to remit the remaining balance.

Editor's Comment
Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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