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The incumbent, Gilbert Khunwane, faces a stiff challenge from Irene Ntelamo, Dirang Thipe and Lechedzani Master Luza. MmegiSport Staff Writer CALISTUS KOLANTSHO unpacks the promises that the four candidates have put forward in their bid to win the...

The two sides will line up at the Touch Down ground tomorrow at 4pm. Hogs are eyeing a sixth title, and the side enjoyed a dominant semi-final win by beating Canon Jaguars 25-15 at the same venue last week.Hogs, the most decorated side in the...

Kelebeng said the ministry will focus on the welfare of athletes, coaches, caretaker coaches, teacher coaches, and game officials. He told MmegiSport that MoSA will confine itself to only dealing within that scope and not delve into the conditions of...

Letswee told Mmegi in an interview that he graduated in July and that he is now a niche group of global professionals in the highly specialised field. He said the qualification also signals Botswana’s growing capacity to address complex...

A statement from the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) acting CEO, Makuke Makuku, stated the launch will still be held at the Lobatse Sport Complex.The postponement comes on the complaints from teacher unions over how the build up to the...

Whilst the suspension was initially presented as a temporary measure due to budgetary constraints, it has persisted, impacting talent development and Botswana's sporting legacy. Teachers unions, the Botswana Sectors of Educators Trade Union...

The World Athletics Council awarded the right to host the World Athletics Relays to Botswana, and the competition will be held on May 2 to 3, 2026. Speaking to MmegiSport, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) vice chairperson, Oabona Theetso, said...

Speaking to MmegiSport, Koveya said being part of the executive committee means that Botswana has a say in continental matters and, most importantly, the power to decide. The committee is tasked with planning and implementing objectives to grow and...

The ginger-haired Justice Oratile had announced his arrival on the big stage. He ran the second leg of the relay following a strong first leg by compatriot Lee Eppie to give the team a bronze medal. The World Relays thrust the unheralded Oratile into...

Meanwhile BAA finance manager, Raymond Phale, said in a statement that the organisation’s board has decided to extend the general manager, Pinkie Wilson’s contract to August 31. “This is to allow for a proper handing over transition to the...

The league has seen some flashpoints, including issues with match officials, whilst some clubs were docked points. The semi-finals were initially scheduled to be held last weekend but were postponed. The league chairperson, Bucks Keopetswe, told...

He was unopposed during an elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) that was held in Palapye over the weekend. The former BCF public relations director contested for the same position in 2021 but lost to Mooketsi Segaise. In 2024, she was appointed to...

Molefhe is currently in Abuja, Nigeria with Team Botswana ahead of the 2025 Africa karate championships which start today. He was also leading the national team that finished in second position at the AUSC UFAK Region 5 South in Durban, South Africa....

Despite being a success, the event had to deal with some challenges in the past few years that saw it being excluded from the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) calendar due to irregularities in 2016. The 2025 edition was organised by Orange...

Bantsi will also serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for next year's World Relays which Gaborone hosts. His appointment with World Relays runs from June 2025 to the end of August 2026. Oabona Theetso will hold fort as BAA president during that...