Rollers weather the storm to stay atop
Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 330 Views |
Segolame Boy (blue) protects the ball away from Karabo Phiri of Gaborone United PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG
On Wednesday evening, Popa adeptly sidestepped boardroom issues to secure a 2-1 victory over rivals GU and claim supremacy in the derby. Reports indicate that the club has grappled with severe financial difficulties, resulting in delayed salary payments to players.
During the off season, the club underwent a change in leadership as Jagdish Shah, the erstwhile club president and investor of a decade, concluded his tenure. Jimmy Haskins Kereng assumed the mantle as club president and primary financier.
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...