Online Reporter
Danisa Masuku, [email protected]
HIGHLANDERS has been taken to court by a Botswana company over an unpaid balance linked to the team’s pre-season camp in Botswana. Gilport Enterprises, which organised the club’s training camp in Gaborone, claims it is still owed US$5 820 and has now initiated legal action after several attempts to recover the money.
The company, represented by Byron Sengweni of Sengweni Legal Practice, says Highlanders hired it to arrange the full pre-season camp package. This included accommodation, meals, training facilities and friendly matches to prepare the team for the new season.
However, according to a letter of demand, Highlanders did not fully settle the agreed amount.
“We are informed that you were supposed to pay US$48 020. We are told you paid US$42 200, leaving a balance of US$5 820. As per the agreement, you were supposed to pay the balance within two days, but you failed to do so,” read the letter.
The letter, which was served on March 5, states that the club has ignored repeated demands to clear the outstanding amount.
“We have been instructed to demand payment of the stated amount within 48 hours of this letter, plus our 10 percent collection commission, failing which our strict instructions are to institute legal proceedings against you,” reads part of the letter.
Sengweni confirmed the matter is now headed for court, although he declined to provide further details.
“I confirm that my client is owed is owed US$5 820, but I cannot discuss the issue any further, except to say that we are headed to court,” said Mr Sengweni.
The lawsuit adds to Highlanders’ growing legal troubles. Last year, the club was also sued by assistant coach Agent Sawu in a separate dispute over unpaid dues.
The former national team player is demanding US$6 000 in signing-on fees, as well as his monthly salary for the whole of 2026, after alleging that the club terminated his contract unfairly. His contract was reportedly meant to run until December 31 last year. The club has not yet settled that claim.
Mr Sawu is being represented by Victor Kucherera of Wallace Law Chambers, who declined to comment on the matter.
