I have invested wisely –Makwala
Friday, May 19, 2023 | 1510 Views |
On the right track: Makwala PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Speaking to Mmegi Sport this week, Makwala who turns 37 in September, said although “a man cannot say it’s enough”, he has been prudent with his earnings from the track.
“The first thing on my mind was a house. That was always my focus, no other side issues. There was no one advising me. When I came to Gaborone, I used to stay with my sister and when I got significant earnings in 2015, I bought a house in Tsholofelo,” Makwala said.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...