Frequently Asked Questions

Why is BNSC not decentralised?
A Currently BNSC does not have offices outside Gaborone but there are Affiliates and Sports Voluntary Movement representatives across the country to coordinate sports development initiatives there.

As a way forward, plans to decentralise BNSC are underway but there is an issue of funds because primarily funds are disbursed to Affiliates for sports development.

Is BNSC and Botswana Football Association (BFA) the same?
A No BFA is affiliated to BNSC and BNSC is the mother body that coordinates and promotes sport development initiatives.

Does BNSC meet with its Affiliates to establish issues facing them?
A Yes BNSC has a schedule of meetings with Affiliates annually and also meet with Affiliates at the Ordinary General Meetings and Annual General Meetings.

What is BNSC doing to help Affiliates to be self sustainable?
A BNSC receives a government grant annually and the funds are primarily used by Affiliates for sports development.

The BNSC has also embarked on an Affiliates Empowerment exercise which seeks to source office accommodation, vehicles where possible and Affiliates desk officers to assist in running their sport development initiatives.