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Calistus Kolantsho
  • Low turnout for Netball Pitso

    Clubs that were present include Notwane, BDF, Jwaneng, Morupule while UB attended briefly. The Pitso was meant for Botswana Netball Association (BONA) affiliates and executive committee to introspect and map the way forward. BONA president, Mpopi...

  • Urgency removed from doping case

    The matter goes for status hearing on April 20. The athletes, Refilwe Murangi, Lydia Jele, Karabo Mothibi and Zibane Ngozi raised the complaints after positive doping tests. Dr Makwati told the court that they needed a bit of time as the matter was...

  • Athletics referees cry foul over allowances

    The BAA is currently hosting competitions in Francistown due to the unavailability of the National Stadium.The referees complain that they are not paid allowances. According to a source, BAA always cites a lack of funds for failure to pay the...

  • Dot 3x3 women’s league calls for support

    Despite the excitement that hung over the venue that afternoon, the organisers were concerned about lack of sponsorship.The Dot 3x3 Basketball Ladies League marketing manager, Angela Segotso, has since pleaded with corporate partners to come on board...

  • Ditshiping residents plead for Boko’s attention

    Ditshiping is a remote village located in the heart of the Okavango Delta, situated within a wildlife management area NG32 but originated from NG28.Representing the residents, Honey Guide Adventures Trust vice chairperson, Dimbo Boikaego said they...

  • Netball meet to introspect

    Netball is recovering from recent catastrophic events, which saw removal of those at the top.They included then-president Malebo Raditladi-Nkgakile, Seipei Gaelisiwe (vice president-project and events), Masego Serumola (sport development officer),...

  • Masalela loses all after disqualification

    The athlete was disqualified for unsporting behaviour during the Orlen Copernicus Indoor Meet in Torun, Poland, in an event that was part of the World Athletics Indoor Tour. Masalela was disentitled for unsportsmanlike conduct after gesturing...

  • Ketlhabanetswe bonds with the racquet

    But in the midst of that silence, the sport code is producing some of the finest players and administrators who are also pushing their mandate across Africa. Amongst this crop of rising players is Godknows Ketlhabanetswe, who has found a bond with...

  • Delta lease fallout as Trust accuses gov’t of betrayal

    In the Statutory notice seen by Mmegi, the Trust accuses the Tawana Land Board and the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture of acting in bad faith, irrationally and in violation of constitutionally protected rights by halting a lease renewal that had...

  • Doping scandal reaches High Court

    Yesterday (Thursday), Justice Itumeleng Segopolo heard the matter, which was brought on an urgent basis with the athletes seeking to challenge the anti-doping process.They allege that there are corrupt practices, which saw their samples retain...

  • Police, BDF in softball qualifiers shootout

    The match kicks off at 8pm. The fight will be for a slot in the National Softball Tournament (NEST) qualifier. The two sides normally give softball fans value for their money due to the intense rivalry that exists.The Cops go into the match with a...

  • Plans afoot to bring back Botswana Open

    The tournament was last played in 2021 and was sponsored by Debswana Mining Company.BCF president, Kutlwano Jady Tatolo, said the idea is for the tournament to be played although the lack of sponsorship makes it difficult for them to plan.She said...

  • Curtain comes down on All Africa Championships

    The championships, which saw a record 19 countries taking part, came to an end on a rainy Sunday afternoon at the Royal Aria arena in Tlokweng. The women’s doubles champions are Johanita Scholtz and Amy Ackerman of South Africa, the men’s doubles...

  • BAA acquires P6m timing equipment

    BAA sport development manager (technical), Patrick Moesi, told MmegiSport that the equipment costs close to P6 million.He said the new equipment will improve the quality of BAA events because they have been relying on old system procured during the...

  • Delegation makes final inspection of World Relays facilities

    This week a delegation from World Athletics was in Gaborone for a final inspection of the facilities at the competition venue, the National Stadium, the warm-up track at the University of Botswana Stadium and accommodation facilities, amongst others....

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