Times Of Swaziland: NOBUHLE, GIGI  IN PIRATES BOD

NOBUHLE, GIGI  IN PIRATES BOD
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Sabelo Ndzinisa on 31/03/2021 08:27:00


MBABANE – Women empowerment.
True to his promise, Moneni Pirates Director Nqobizitha Mlilo has appointed
renowned lady advocate Gigi Reid as the Club’s Board of Directors’
Chairperson. The Zimbabwe-born Mlilo had indicated to this publication after he
was unveiled by the club that the composition of the Board would be dominated by
women. Reid is not the only big name in the Board as renowned international lady
golfer Nobuhle Dlamini has also been recruited to join alongside the club’s
former Public Relations Officer (PRO) Sibongile Makhanya. The rest of the women
members in the Board are Karabo Mathang Tshabuse, Lomakhosetive Tshabalala,
Marcia Mabuza, Mpho Mahlangu, Lungile Nxumalo and Shuvai Kagaro.
Consistant
“As is evident, all members of the Board are female, this is consistent with
our commitment to women empowerment. “It is our hope that our club becomes the
flagship for making it fashionable to empower the women, and girl child of
Eswatini and our continent,” Mlilo said. Mlilo added that there was another
member he would present in the coming days, stating that: “I have discussed
the appointment with her. She has given me her verbal acceptance. I am awaiting
written confirmation.”  Mlilo stated that Reid’s appointment reaffirms his
determination and deliberate commitment to the empowerment of women, recognition
of female talent, as well as the need to motivate young females to enter
football (and business) administration. In a letter directed to Reid, Mlilo
said: “It is my pleasure to write to you to confirm your appointment as the
Chairperson of Moneni Pirates Football Club (PTY) LTD Board of Directors.
Appointment
The appointment confers all and any necessary powers, privileges and
responsibilities as are provided in all legislation or law in the Kingdom of
Eswatini as is relevant for such appointment.” Mlilo said they were delighted
to celebrate this historical moment as the first female to be chairperson of a
football team in Eswatini. He said they had trust that this would pave way for
more females. “In the next few days, my office will be requesting an
appointment with you. In the contemplated meeting, it is my intention to present
to you the status quo, present plans and to hear from you as may be
necessary,” Mlilo said. Efforts were made to get a comment from Reid but her
cellphone rang unanswered when called yesterday afternoon.