"We have to win back the confidence the public has in the IBA and from the observations since we were elected, we are on course as the public's response to our programs (sic) has been amazing," Dlamini, known as the queen of African boxing, said

Dlamini, who has been President of the Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) Boxing Association (EBA) for the last nine years and is a Board member of the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) and chair of its Women's Commission, gave her view on how the IBA should progress.

She said there should be a clear inventory of the existing gaps in terms of education of officials across all continents, and a clear roadmap to cover those gaps.

Dlamini also mentioned boxing reforms and athlete development programmes for both genders.

In order for the IBA to be reinstated within the Olympic movement, she believes both parties should be transparent with each other.

"Let IOC [International Olympic Committee] put it to IBA what they expected to have been addressed by when and let IBA show progress on what has happened in addressing those areas," she said.

"I have seen that major milestones have been reached in addressing most of the concerns raised.

"I also love that all IBA Board of Director meetings have this as an agenda item to be discussed.

"This shows the commitment and willingness to close this and quickly get back boxing to the Olympic family.

"One thing which gives hope is that the IBA Board wishes for the same thing as well, which is to take back boxing to the Olympics.

"It is a priority area for all of us.

"Let’s re-engage, agree on clear timelines on what should be delivered when, and how we will track progress."

Speaking of her experience within boxing, she commented: "I’ve been involved in boxing since 1993 when I started as a secretary general for a club.

"I did not box myself but came in as an administrator.

"I was trained as a local referee and judge and then continued in an administrative position.

"My father created a New Boys' Boxing Club and I took it over as a Director when he passed away."

Dlamini has won two elections for the position of President of the EBA.

"I really felt honoured and was proud to represent all women in boxing in the Presidential position," she said. 

"It really gave hope to all women in our sport that we can do a lot and excel. 

"Boxing needs the female voice in the high positions, it needs someone who will ensure women's issues are prioritized and advocated.

"Yes, I have been opposed before but my personality helps me.

"I am not easily moved from principles I believe in, so my communication skills help me to always win people on my side.

"We do not have a lot of women involved in boxing in Africa. 

"We still cannot attract and retain many women. 

"They don’t apply for leadership positions in Africa because of lack of confidence, they are scared to face men's opposition at elections. 

"Governments hardly ever encourage women to run for positions."

She believes that IBA leadership has been seen advocating for women in boxing initiatives. 

As a possible solution to get rid of women's underrepresentation, she proposes to create dedicated forums and women's committees in each National Federation, as well as leadership programmes for women.

"Women have to exchange experiences, listen to other stories of success in order to pick up the lessons and achieve the same," she said.

Dlamini was one of the two elected IBA Board of Directors, who gained the most votes last May.

"I was excited about being nominated for the position of IBA Director," she recalled.

"For me, making it to the nomination list was an achievement and a big win on its own.

"Being actually elected was so overwhelming.

"I still can hear them calling my name and inviting me to join the stage.

"For me, it came as a shock to know how many National Federations had confidence, trust, and ultimately voted for me.

"I came from a small country in Africa with 1.2 million inhabitants.

"Making it to the final list was such an achievement not only for myself but for the whole boxing community.

"Being the first African woman to serve on IBA Board of Directors was also just something special.

"Now I am a servant of the entire Boxing Family (sic) and I have to consider all needs of the entire community fairly and firmly.

"African boxing has a strong voice now in IBA.

"They call me the Queen of African Boxing, and I will ensure African boxing is fully represented and prioritised."