Netball battles disunity
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 90 Views |
Under-fire: Moatlhodi
An Extraordinary General Meeting (EOGM) that was to be held last weekend was adjourned, and clubs are accusing the National Executive Committee (NEC) of ignoring them. The meeting was to approve the financial reports and the new constitution. However, it failed to form a quorum as some clubs did not show up. Clubs in the Southern Zone wrote a letter to the NEC on September 17, requesting a meeting.
According to the letter signed by the zonal secretary, Ndabaka Kenosi, the purpose of the meeting was to engage BONA on matters pertaining to the smooth running of activities and strengthening collaboration between organisation and the zone. “We wanted to seek guidance on specific issues affecting our operations. We believe that this meeting will provide an opportunity to align our efforts with BONA’s objectives and ensure effective delivery of netball development within the Southern Zone,” the letter reads.
The sight of submerged yards and closed roads is an inconvenience and a clear sign that the capital’s water passages pose a problem to residents. With more rain forecast, this is not a time for panic, as Gaborone City Council (GCC) Mayor Oarabile Motlaleng rightly urges, but it is most certainly a time for urgent, collective action.His appeal for calm must be matched by a firm commitment from both the GCC authorities and every single resident....