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Rebuttal To The Voice

Botswana Football Association has noted with disappointment and grave concern the unethical unbalanced and unsubstantiated reporting by the Voice newspaper dated Friday 17th July 2020. The newspaper goes to town with a sensational headline ‘‘the wheels are off.’’

The news article on the Voice newspaper makes claims that the Botswana Premier League procured its current fleet of cars in a corrupt manner from a company owned by the Botswana Football Association President. The writer make claims that the Botswana Premier league did not follow proper procedure and only sourced quotation from one company.

The reports carried by The Voice are false and un-researched and should be considered as fake news of the highest order. The Botswana Football Association has noted with grave concern unethical consistency from the same writer, over the past 4 weeks, wherein the agenda is to smear the BFA, and ultimately it’s President. The BFA considers such reporting as unethical and unprofessional, clearly pushing an agenda unknown to the BFA but clearly known to the writer and the people for whom she is working.

At a Board meeting held on the 8th September 2017 it was resolved and agreed that the Botswana Premier league secretariat should procure its own vehicles. This was considered the best solution as the Premier League had been paying close to P660 00 to car rentals.
In November of 2017 the then Botswana Premier League Executive Director instructed procurement process to begin, correctly executing the Board’s decision. The Botswana Premier League received 5 quotations from reputable motor dealers in the country and outside the country. The quotation with the lowest price was AVIS Budget.

Botswana Football Associations Procurement standards were followed and Avis Budget as one of the bidders satisfied all procurement requirements.

During this process the Botswana Football Association President and the National Executive had never been involved nor informed of the transaction as this was purely operational under the Botswana Premier League Secretariat and sanctioned by a Board resolution. By the way, The BFA President has long declared interest in all his business to the BFA, and to the public, before and after he assumed office.

With these facts, the Botswana Football Association demands, within 7 days, a back page apology to the Association and the President for the fake and un-researched news by The Voice, failing which we would seek legal recourse against The Voice.

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Setlhoko Appointed as FIFA  Women’s Football Development Expert

FIFA has announced the appointment of Ms. Tsholofelo Setlhoko as a FIFA Women’s Football Development Expert, joining a global network of qualified professionals dedicated to the growth and development of women’s football worldwide. This prestigious appointment recognizes Ms. Setlhoko’s exceptional contributions to the sport and her commitment to advancing women’s football across Botswana and beyond.

Launched in 2020, the FIFA Women’s Football Development Programmes have been instrumental in strengthening women’s football through targeted support for Member Associations. With the recent relaunch of the programme in December 2024, FIFA aims to expand its impact across all 211 Member Associations, offering tailored assistance that reflects the unique contexts and needs of each nation.

In her role as a FIFA Women’s Football Development Expert, Ms. Setlhoko will leverage her vast experience in football administration, strategic planning, and grassroots development to support Member Associations in implementing sustainable growth strategies. Her leadership within the Botswana Football Association (BFA), particularly in spearheading initiatives for women’s football, has set a benchmark for development and community engagement.

“I am deeply honored to be appointed as a FIFA Women’s Football Development Expert. This is not only a personal achievement but a victory for women’s football in Botswana. I look forward to sharing best practices and supporting the growth of women’s football in other Member Associations,” said Ms. Setlhoko.

The President of the Botswana Football Association, Mr. Tariq Babitseng, also expressed his pride in Ms. Setlhoko’s achievement, stating, “Tsholofelo’s appointment is a testament to her dedication and hard work. Her expertise and passion for women’s football are unmatched, and we are confident that she will make a substantial impact globally.”

Ms. Setlhoko’s appointment marks a significant step forward in the representation of African women in global football development. As she embarks on this journey, she remains committed to championing women’s football and inspiring the next generation of female athletes and administrators.

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