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Mqondisi Dube
  • Athletics deserves preferential treatment

    For long, there has been corridor debate on whether to implement targeted funding in light of athletics' success over the years. The code has towered head and shoulders above the rest in the last 15 years. It is the only code that has produced a...

  • One can't help but admire Lyles' comparative arrogance

    In fact number eight recorded 9.91, which at one stage was the junior world record, providing sufficient proof of how fast and furious the race was. Tebogo was sixth and even that sixth was sufficient to produce a national record of 9.86 as the...

  • The borderless challenge of running a club

    Clubs have resisted calls to reduce the Premier League from 16 to 12 teams. However, recent developments have seen two teams facing an uncertain future, which could leave the assembly with 14 sides for the time being. VTM and Masitaoka are amongst...

  • Crushing wins for Motaosane, Mmusi

    Four candidates were vying for the right to represent the ruling party in the parliamentary contest at the next general election. But eyes were on the battle between Motaosane and first-time entrant, Lepotokisi. When The Monitor crew made random...

  • Botswana snatches defeat from the jaws of victory

    The country's top-ranked player, Denzel Seetso, was just four points shy of sending the National Tennis Centre crowd into a delirium, but the glorious moment froze and never arrived. MmegiSport Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE was on the witness stand...

  • Concern as Masitaoka follow VTM out

    In fact, BFL CEO, Bennett Mamelodi said his office has not been officially informed about the two club's departure.A fortnight ago, VTM dropped a bombshell as its director, Vincent Mafuta told journalists that the club will cease to operate as a...

  • Axed quartet's future rests on Appeals Committee

    The BFA will go to the polls to elect a new committee on September 14, but the Elections Committee's vetting process claimed four prominent scalps. Presidential hopefuls, Tariq Babitseng and Masego Ntshingane were axed from the contest although...

  • Botswana a step closer to Davis Cup promotion

    Both teams were unbeaten going into the final Pool C of the Davis Cup Group V matches and the winner was guaranteed a place in today's semi-finals. The two teams that will progress to the final will be promoted to the Africa Group IV, with...

  • The ball frequently played during political campaigns

    The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa vice president (development), Andrew Mudibo, wants to see politicians, just like they do with football, use other codes to push their agendas. Mudibo, who is in the country for the ITTF Youth...

  • Sebego takes a dig at Mfolo

    Sebego has been scathing in his recent criticism of the BFA leadership and this week he took a dig at the mother body’s CEO, Mfolo Mfolo. But Mfolo told MmegiSport that while he has taken note of Sebego's social media post, he will not respond....

  • Supersport in the country for pre-season tour

    Namibia’s Premier League champions, African Stars are also part of the programme, GU announced this week. “We are pleased to inform you that Gaborone United will be hosting the Namibian Premier League champions, African Stars and South Africa’s...

  • Strong start for Botswana in Davis Cup

    The team is in the same group with Libya, Lesotho, and Madagascar in Pool C. The hosts opened their account with a 3-0 win over Libya on Wednesday and followed it up with a similar victory against Lesotho yesterday. Denzel Seetso and Mark Nawa gave...

  • Why are there no funds to prepare teams but plenty cash as reward?

    This appears to be a concerning trend where there is reward at the end of the day, but there are zero funds to prepare athletes before a tournament. Recently, the Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport, and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare, indicated that athletes...

  • The curious case of the altered BFA constitution

    German architect, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is credited with the phrase, ‘the devil is in the detail or the fine print’. The proverb is largely used to urge caution on the need to pay particular attention to details. As the Botswana Football...

  • DC throws out BFL’s case against Ratlhaga

    Ratlhaga faced a single count of misconduct from the Botswana Football League (BFL). However, after hearing the case last month, the BPL DC concluded that proper procedure had not been followed. Ratlhaga's lawyer, Moitshepi Jones, in his...

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