More work needed for chess team ahead of Olympiad

There were concerns raised following the performance of the players in the Open Section during the BetXplosion National Chess Championship held in Gaborone over the President’s Day holiday. The competition had brought together more than 170 players. During the event, International Master (IM) Providence Oatlhotse emerged as the winner in the Open Section to claim the P15,000 cash prize.

On the other hand, Woman International Master (WIM) Onkemetse Francis made a strong comeback to grab the women’s title and pocketed P10,000 for her victory. For decades, the Francistown-Nata road has witnessed countless accidents, many of them fatal. Families have lost loved ones. Businesses have suffered delays while motorists have repeatedly complained about the poor condition of the road.The opening of the new section is therefore welcome news and a reminder that investing in quality infrastructure can save lives.However, while the smooth new surface brings relief, it also comes with greater…