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Mqondisi Dube
  • Where’s the good in goodbye?

    On Friday, April 25, 2025, one of life’s most heartless robbers, death, carried out its usual callous act, this time robbing the nation of a prominent, history-making son.Stanley ‘Hunter’ Tshosane breathed his last in the early hours of Friday,...

  • Sebata delay decision on Rollers assets

    These assets include a bus for the men's team, a mini-bus for the women's side, six vehicles for executive management and staff. Sebata also secured office space, accommodation for staff players and reached an agreement for the lease of the...

  • Rollers ‘single and searching’ after fourth investor break-up

    First there was Sommerset Gobuiwang, a man credited with pioneering the transition of Township Rollers from a society to a professional entity with a commercial wing.Gobuiwang brought on board Jagdish Shah and Rollers’ dominance was further...

  • After a gallant battle, Bra Stan's gun has fallen silent

    Tshosane, a soldier on and off the field, was a tactical genius who dared a nation to dream with his enduring troops en-route to the country's first ever Africa Cup of Nations finals appearance. A man who was part of a football revolution...

  • Sebata, Rollers' short-lived marriage

    Last year, Sebata acquired 80 percent stake in Rollers, through its investment arm, Popa Popa Investments which gave him control of Botswana's most successful club for five years. But the deal has failed to last a full season after Sebata told...

  • Resignations rock boxing

    Secretary-general Taolo Tloutsile jumped ship last month and in his place, Irene Ntelamo was co-opted. But Ntelamo did not last long as she threw in the towel this week. BoBA spokesperson, Gaone Motshwanaesi, has now been asked to take over the role...

  • Raguin makes progress towards junior slam

    Raguin was in Izmir, Turkey, this week participating in the J100 ITF World Tennis Tour where the sixth seed progressed to the quarter-finals. He lost to second seeded Turkish player, Cem Christopher Kucukhuseyin 6-7, 6-1 yesterday. In the first...

  • Sebata dumps Rollers

    This week, Sebata is expected to announce the decision to terminate the relationship over a breach of contract. Sebata has invested more than P15 million since assuming control of the club at the beginning of the season. The transport business mogul...

  • Match official's case referred to BFA disciplinary body

    Sebeela was the key witness in a case between the Botswana Football League (BFL) against Gaborone United and its director, Nicholas Zakhem in March, but turned "hostile and uncooperative" during the hearing. This resulted in the BFL withdrawing the...

  • New Desert Race's bad timing

    Hundreds of thousands spectators watched men battle with machine on the unforgiving desert terrain over three days filled with fun. It became a must watch event for the majority of motorsport fans and fun lovers. The month of June was like no other...

  • Trouble in BFA's paradise

    The two marched in unison to secure victory during the BFA elections last September. But reports indicate all is not well within the BFA national executive committee, seven months after the new leadership was ushered in. Babitseng emerged victorious...

  • Fixture chaos hits league

    The BFL chief executive, Bennett Mamelodi, said some clubs have been making last-minute venue changes, which disrupts the FNB Premiership's programme. Recently, there was confusion when Mochudi Centre Chiefs' tie against TAFIC was moved from...

  • Young bowler rolls into history books

    Nyoka began his bowling career in November 2023 and within a short space, he is creating waves on the greens. Last month, he became the youngest club singles champion when he emerged victorious during Orapa's Singles Championships. He told...

  • Phatshwane earns first ranking points

    Phatshwane, competing in the tournament for the first time, won his first round match against America’s Tinotenda Gotosa 6-4, 3-6, 6-0. However, he came unstuck against South African opponent, Hlumani Kekana in a 1-6,1-6 reversal in the second...

  • The silver lining in National Stadium's dark cloud

    Last week, the nation endured some anxious moments as the country prepared to host the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix. The National Stadium, which closed for track renovations in November and was due for completion in March, was not ready right up to...

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