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From the highs of Gaborone to the lows of Accra

Days after Gaborone dished a sumptuous World Relays competition, Accra has served an unappetising 24th Africa Senior Athletics Championships, which have drawn complaints over food, accommodation and other logistics. The Ghana competition, which has attracted athletes from the continent's 54 nations, began on Tuesday this week and runs until Sunday.

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Huawei commits to supporting Botswana's digital transformation

An official of Chinese technology giant, Huawei, says Botswana has made significant progress in building a resilient digital ecosystem through improved mobile connectivity, expanding broadband access, and increasing adoption of digital services.

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Ncojane P1.5 billion water tender blocked despite CoA approval

A 100%-citizen-owned Tawana joint venture won the P1.5-billion Ncojane water tender twice. But just when they thought it was over, the Ministry of Water and Human Settlements, the DCEC and the PPRA now stand accused of obstructing the very court order that vindicated it.

President Mogae was a pragmatic leader. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Remembering the great Lefesto: Anecdotes of a millennial

Former president Festus Mogae passed on a few months before Botswana celebrates its 60 years of independence. In this personal essay, KELETSO THOBEGA goes down memory lane to the early days in her hometown, Lobatse, which is celebrating its 127th anniversary, and remembers Mogae’s legacy.

Grand return: The Desert Race will return to Gaborone.FILE PIC

Desert Race makes shock return to Gaborone

For years, the sound of roaring engines, flying sand and packed roadside camps became synonymous with Jwaneng. But this year’s Sarona 1000km Desert Race is making a shock shift to Gaborone.

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Liquid Intelligent Technologies expands services in Botswana

Liquid Intelligent Technologies(LIT), a business of Cassava Technologies, has expanded its digital solutions portfolio in Botswana by introducing cloud and cyber security services aimed at businesses and enterprises of all sizes.

Then cub reporter Masego Pilane and Nkhoma interviewing Mogae on his 65th birthday

Walking with president Mogae: Memories of a statesman who carried power lightly

There are assignments in journalism that become more than routine professional duties. They become front-row seats to history. For me, one of those assignments was covering former President Festus Mogae.

New role: Babitseng. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Babitseng off to Harare to take up COSAFA post

On Sunday, Botswana Football Association (BFA) president, Tariq Babitseng, will become COSAFA's youngest president when he takes up the post in Harare. He will also become the second Motswana to hold the position after Ismail Bhamjee, who served between 1992 and 2006.

Facing charges: Gobagoba PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Top referee faces sexual misconduct charges

Top local football referee, Tshepo Gobagoba, is facing multiple charges, including sexual harassment and gender-based misconduct in a case that is before the Botswana Football Association (BFA) Disciplinary Committee (DC). The DC met on April 9, 2026, to consider the charges laid against Gobagoba, an elite Premier League referee.

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