The congress was convened under the continental World Boxing body. He explained that World Boxing is recognised by International Olympic Committee. The IOC granted World Boxing provisional recognition in February 2025 as the new governing body for the sport, a crucial step for boxing’s future inclusion in the Olympic Games, especially LA28, after the International Boxing Association (IBA) lost its status.
The recognition followed World Boxing’s commitment to good governance, ethical standards, and financial transparency, ensuring boxing remains an Olympic sport by meeting IOC criteria for integrity and wide representation. Thipe said Botswana is now part of history as one of the founding countries of Africa Boxing board. He will serve in the Africa Boxing body until 2029.
The crimes detailed elsewhere in this edition from the loss of a former minister to the heartbreaking murder of a child, and public arson to relentless gender-based violence, paint a distressing picture of a society under strain.These are not isolated tragedies. They are a collective alarm bell, ringing out as we enter a period meant for peace and goodwill.The festive season, while a time of joy, can also amplify existing pressures.
