The request has raised eyebrows as citizens ask why their taxes aren't being used to reward the Olympians.
People in Botswana have reacted with outrage on social media after the government asked citizens to donate money to reward the country's historic gold-medal winning Olympic team.
But the government's request for donations has halted celebrations for some, who question why their taxes aren't being used to reward the Olympians. "I would love to donate in support of the boy’s historic achievement, but unfortunately, I’m currently an unemployed electrical engineering graduate with a bachelor’s degree," one user said.Other countries in Africa have often rewarded the winners of Olympic gold medals, or the Africa Cup of Nations, with houses or lump sums of cash.
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