TK leaves unfinished business

Friday, September 27, 2019

Khama resigned as minister on Wednesday. PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

When President Mokgweetsi Masisi appointed Tshekedi 'TK' Khama to the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture
Development, there was optimism for change.

But Khama hardly lasted, despite promises to turn the situation around. He had pledged sweeping changes, including revising the model of funding for codes. But after he quit on Wednesday, sports will be left hanging, as he had not fulfilled his promises.

Just a few hours into office, Khama was met with a resignation letter from the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) chairperson, Solly Reikeletseng.

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TK leaves unfinished business

When President Mokgweetsi Masisi appointed Tshekedi 'TK' Khama to the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development, there was optimism for change.

When President Mokgweetsi Masisi appointed Tshekedi 'TK' Khama to the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture
Development, there was optimism for change.