New BNSC board in quiet transition
Friday, July 10, 2026 | 0 Views |
BNSC CEO, Sikwane and board chairperson, Gadifele. PIC: BNSC
The change comes against the backdrop of disagreements between the former board and the Commission's leadership, culminating in concerns that were reportedly raised with the Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng.
Amongst the issues raised was the appointment of BNSC chief executive officer, Olebile Sikwane.
The A1 highway, stretching from Ramatlabama to Ramokgwebana, is the backbone of Botswana's transport network. It carries passenger buses, private vehicles, haulage trucks and cross-border commercial traffic linking Botswana with other SADC countries. Yet, despite its strategic importance, the road remains narrow, congested and increasingly dangerous.Successive governments have acknowledged the need to upgrade the A1 into a dual carriageway....