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On track: Marathon runners PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
The marathon coordinator, Botshelo Nthaga, told MmegiSport this week that the Sir Seretse Khama Commemoration Marathon is more than just a sporting event. He said it is a tribute to the country’s founding president whilst also presenting both business and sporting benefits for the area.
He urged companies across Botswana and beyond to lend a hand in the race and embrace the spirit of unity and progress embodied by Sir Seretse Khama. The Sir Seretse Khama Commemoration Marathon will feature the 5km, 10km, and 21km race categories inviting runners from diverse backgrounds to participate.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...