Rollers admit cash flow challenges
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | 240 Views |
FACING FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES: Township Rollers players have been receiving their monthly salaries late PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Despite enjoying their season on the pitch and maintaining their position at the summit of the league table after a 3-0 win over Police XI, Rollers have in recent times found themselves encountering financial problems.
The struggles came after the departure of former president and investor, Jagdish Shah who has since been replaced by local businessman, Jimmy Haskins Kereng. Responding to SportMonitor inquiry, the club’s public relations officer, Pako Lebanna acknowledged financial challenges.
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...