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Rollers ‘single and searching’ after fourth investor break-up

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What is with Township Rollers and broken investor ‘marriages’? This week, Botswana’s glamour club suffered a fourth investor heartbreak following the termination of a five-year deal signed last year with Sebata Consolidated Holdings. Now the club is soul-searching as the blue side of Gaborone finds itself back in the singles market looking for a ‘loyal’ suitor, reports Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

First there was Sommerset Gobuiwang, a man credited with pioneering the transition of Township Rollers from a society to a professional entity with a commercial wing.

Gobuiwang brought on board Jagdish Shah and Rollers’ dominance was further accelerated as the club cantered towards a record 16th league title.

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As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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