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Calistus Kolantsho
  • 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....

  • Ministry takes over BNSC affairs

    Kelebeng told MmegiSport yesterday (Thursday) that in the absence of the BNSC board, the ministry will provide operational direction.He said they will do their best to fast-track the appointments of the new BNSC board. It remains to be seen who...

  • Modutlwa runs solo as Lekang disqualified

    Her challenger, Ookeditse Lekang was barred from contesting following a constitutional issue. Modutlwa said before going to the elections, she had all sorts of scenarios in her mind but what transpired on Saturday was not part of them.She explained...

  • Lobatse Sports Complex track comes alive

    The competition was an opportunity for athletes to gauge themselves as they prepare for the season. Some were pushing themselves for a slot in the final team of the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26 set for May 2 to 3 at the National Stadium. One of...

  • Minister dissolves BNSC Board

    According to a source close to developments, the board has been shown the door as it does not align with the minister's vision for sport. The source said the process is ongoing to appoint a new board which is likely to be finalized in March. BNSC...

  • Kelebeng ‘presses’ karate leadership

    This comes after Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng, brokered a solution for Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) leadership to allow the learners from the two styles to compete for slots. The decision was made following a meeting on Tuesday...

  • Pesela, Thebe make a comeback

    Baboloki Thebe, Anthony Pesela and Bernard Olesitse will make their comeback to the track after being missing in action last season. Thebe has been out of action following a car accident in 2020 while Pesela was part of the men’s 4x400m relay team...

  • Two-horse race in bowls presidential race

    Two candidates, Marea Modutlwa and Ookeditse Lekang have raised their hands to fill his shoes. Modutlwa is a seasoned sport administrator having served in the BBA national executive committee in different capacities; as executive secretary...

  • Rasetapa targets Outeniqua wheelchair title defence

    The Outeniqua challenge is an annual wheelchair racing event designed exclusively for athletes with physical disabilities, including wheelchair racers, hand-cycle riders, adapted bicycles, basketball wheelchairs, and ordinary wheelchair...

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