Rakgare proud of his work :: Mmegi Online

Five years ago, a journalist stepped into the Ministry of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture (MYSC) headquarters, not to chase a story but to assume a new role as a minister. Now at the tail end of his tenure, Tumiso Rakgare reflects on a journey that includes the infamous 2027 Africa Cup of Nations bid, reports Staff Writer CALISTUS KOLANTSHO

Tumiso Rakgare said upon arrival at the ministry headquarters, there was a lot he had to learn before he could make any change.

“The first few months of my arrival, there was a COVID-19 pandemic. I believe the pandemic assisted me in quickly understanding the programme of the ministry because I had ample time to read and learn more about the ministry. I also looked at the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) and the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC). After appreciating MYSC programmes, I met with some former athletes such as Diphetogo Selolwane, Isaac Makwala, Glody Dube, and Nijel Amos. That was a time when we were preparing for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics,” he said.

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