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Ministry takes over BNSC affairs

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Kelebeng axed the board that was appointed by former sports minister, Tumiso Rakgare PIC: BNSC

Following a decision to dissolve the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) board, operations will continue under the guidance of the Ministry of Sport and Arts (MOSA). Minister Jacob Kelebeng is expected to name a new board next month.

Kelebeng told MmegiSport yesterday (Thursday) that in the absence of the BNSC board, the ministry will provide operational direction.

He said they will do their best to fast-track the appointments of the new BNSC board. It remains to be seen who catches the minister’s eye to serve on the board for the next four years.

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