Open up more about 2028 AFCON bid

To date, public details have been sparse, which risks dragging the bid back into the dark days of the 2027 botched effort which gave birth to all sorts of conspiracy theories, which remain unresolved up to this day. A more transparent approach is essential, particularly that some had rubbished the 2027 bid as unreasonable at the time. There is need to build confidence and lay out a clear plan that has the nation’s buy in.

First, operational readiness depends on early, concrete planning. Hosting AFCON requires stadiums that meet Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards, adequate training facilities, transport infrastructure, accommodation, and security arrangements. The Speaker, Dithapelo Keorapetse, delivered a judgment on the allegations made by Moswaane regarding an influx of substandard medicines into the country.

After reviewing a dossier of evidence, including savingrammes, letters from BOMRA, and even a death certificate, the Speaker concluded that the Minister was guilty of grave exaggerations.The ruling did not dismiss Moswaane entirely though. It acknowledged that some medicines had been recalled,…