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School sport, arts launch postponed

Tuesday, August 05, 2025 | 90 Views |

Sport in schools was suspended in 2019 following a stand-off between teachers and their employer over allowances. PIC KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The much-anticipated launch of school sport and arts that was to be conducted by President Duma Boko today in Lobatse has been postponed to Thursday.

A statement from the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) acting CEO, Makuke Makuku, stated the launch will still be held at the Lobatse Sport Complex.

The postponement comes on the complaints from teacher unions over how the build up to the restoration of school sport in schools was conducted.

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School sport, arts launch postponed

The much-anticipated launch of school sport and arts that was to be conducted by President Duma Boko today in Lobatse has been postponed to Thursday.