Lack of sponsorship cripples BOTESSA
Friday, October 25, 2013
BOTESSA secretary general, Mosalagae Moalosi said it is difficult to attract sponsors, which hampers their ability to host competitions. He said the other disadvantage is that their members are scattered across the country, which makes it expensive and cumbersome to organise competitions. “This has also made it difficult for us to identify and nurture talent,” he said.
BOTESSA hosts the Indoor and Outdoor National Championships in Francistown tomorrow where athletes will compete in 13 disciplines. Moalosi said they tried to get financial backing for the competition but they were unsuccessful. The championship is BOTESSA’s last event of the year where best teams and players from its three regions do battle for national honours. Director of Sports and Recreation, Falcon Sedimo will grace the event.
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...