BONA bid account raises concerns over misuse of funds

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2025-06-09

WINDHOEK, 07 May 2025 - The Directorate of Sport is housed inside the NIDA building in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga)

By Hesron Kapanga
WINDHOEK, 09 JUN (NAMPA) – After withdrawing from its joint bid with Botswana to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Directorate of Sports is yet to close a bank account opened for the failed project - raising concerns over alleged misuse of public funds.
The BONA bid was meant to position the two countries at the forefront of African football and leverage the tournament to boost tourism and infrastructure. To facil...

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WINDHOEK, 07 May 2025 - The Directorate of Sport is housed inside the NIDA building in Windhoek. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga)

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