This comes after a number of games were stopped at the venue due to the malfunctioning floodlights yet government through the ministry of sports, culture and youth affairs had reportedly set aside a whopping E750 000 in their last financial year to fix the lights but in vain.
The ministry is in charge of the venue hence the task of fixing the lights has been placed solely on the ministry until the PLS came to their rescue.
Information gathered by this publication yesterday is that the PLS forked out the said amount to purchase bulbs to be used in boosting the lighting system at the venue.
Staffers from the ministry of works and transport that are in charge of the maintenance of the lights were hard at work for the better part of yesterday fixing the lights.
This was ahead of tonight’s MTN Premier League match pitting Correctional Services side Green Mamba and capital city giants Mbabane Highlanders which is billed for this venue.
An engineer from the works ministry confirmed that the lights are now far better than they were in the past.
Meanwhile, PLS Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Zwelonke ‘Sport’ Dlamini, when reached on the matter, did not want to reveal the figures involved in the whole project.
“I cannot reveal figures but can confirm that we had to use a certain amount to purchase what was needed to fix the lights. We will be able to reveal the figures at a later stage,” said Dlamini.
Dlamini further said they would be touring the stadium to assess the lights this morning ahead of tonight’s clash.
He assured that the venue, whose functioning of floodlights is suspect, will be ready for the encounter as already the lights are being fixed.
The CEO also revealed that the return match will then be played in Kinshasa, DRC on the following Tuesday, November 15, starting at 3pm.
Mngomezulu said soon after next Friday night’s match, Sihlangu would then get ready to leave the country either the following day or day after to be in time to honour the return match. “It is becoming normal for national teams to play like this just like in Europe.
“We are hoping the squad will do quite well during both encounters in order to qualify for the next round of the qualifiers,” Mngomezulu said.
Sihlangu have been using the Mavuso sports centre in recent official games but Mngomezulu insisted that Somhlolo is one of the stadiums that were assessed and given thumbs up by FIFA.
2011年11月2日星期三
2011年8月19日星期五
Hundreds of locals support ‘hope’
Dozens of walkers — many of them cancer survivors — participated Friday and Saturday in Relay for Life, the annual Sequim event that raises money for cancer research and for the support of cancer patients.
Tracy Radford, community relationships manager for the American Cancer Society, said the event raised $22,500, which she said was an increase of “about $7,000” from the 2010 event. Radford also said the number of participating teams had “almost doubled.”
Event Chairman Susie VanAusdle said the new teams, including Office Depot and PUD, brought energy and money-raising prowess to the event.
Fundraising is just one portion of the event, which ran for 21 hours straight, beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 and ending at noon Saturday. The overnight schedule is intended to remind participants that “cancer never sleeps,” VanAusdle said.
The Relay officially kicked off with a “Survivors Lap,” which organizers call “an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer.”
At 10 p.m. hundreds of luminaria were lit to recall those touched by cancer. This year participants also released “wish lanterns,” small hot-air balloons fueled by fire that floated glowing into the night sky.
The event also provides an opportunity for cancer’s many victims to gather.
Lori Schneider, whose husband Kurt died just two months ago, was on hand to “walk in his memory.” She participated with several Sequim Realtors, saying “These people were my husband’s friends and his professional associates.”
Those who weren’t able to participate in the event have one more opportunity: This Saturday the American Cancer Society will host a final Relay for Life event, this one in Pioneer Memorial Park on Washington Street.
The event, which will run from 4-11 p.m., will include an opportunity for fun dining with “build your own” tacos and nachos. There also will be a silent auction.
Mary Ruby, who is organizing the event, said there also will be an opportunity to sing karaoke.
Tracy Radford, community relationships manager for the American Cancer Society, said the event raised $22,500, which she said was an increase of “about $7,000” from the 2010 event. Radford also said the number of participating teams had “almost doubled.”
Event Chairman Susie VanAusdle said the new teams, including Office Depot and PUD, brought energy and money-raising prowess to the event.
Fundraising is just one portion of the event, which ran for 21 hours straight, beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 and ending at noon Saturday. The overnight schedule is intended to remind participants that “cancer never sleeps,” VanAusdle said.
The Relay officially kicked off with a “Survivors Lap,” which organizers call “an inspirational time when survivors are invited to circle the track together and help everyone celebrate the victories we’ve achieved over cancer.”
At 10 p.m. hundreds of luminaria were lit to recall those touched by cancer. This year participants also released “wish lanterns,” small hot-air balloons fueled by fire that floated glowing into the night sky.
The event also provides an opportunity for cancer’s many victims to gather.
Lori Schneider, whose husband Kurt died just two months ago, was on hand to “walk in his memory.” She participated with several Sequim Realtors, saying “These people were my husband’s friends and his professional associates.”
Those who weren’t able to participate in the event have one more opportunity: This Saturday the American Cancer Society will host a final Relay for Life event, this one in Pioneer Memorial Park on Washington Street.
The event, which will run from 4-11 p.m., will include an opportunity for fun dining with “build your own” tacos and nachos. There also will be a silent auction.
Mary Ruby, who is organizing the event, said there also will be an opportunity to sing karaoke.
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