Botswana finishes third in netball cup

Three of the Under-21 team members were given a run
Three of the Under-21 team members were given a run

After the Under-21 team's poor performance during the Netball Youth World Cup qualifiers held in Gaborone in July, their seniors redeemed the nation's pride with a third place finish at the just ended Mission Foods Nations tournament.

Botswana beat hosts Singapore 47-41 in third place play-off match played at the OCBC Arena last weekend.

The team, comprising mostly juniors who took part in the World Cup qualifiers, had seasoned campaigners such as Hildah Binang and Tumisang Bagidi.

Editor's Comment
Watch your tongue Mr President

While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...

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