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As Rakgare's first term in office nears its end with the general elections around the corner, the minister reflects on an often difficult journey. Rakgare was appointed minister on November 6, 2019, and he describes it as the best day of his life...

While there was a public outcry over the cost of the bid book at P61 million, Rakgare said the actual cost was P43 million, with the rest of the money going to government coffers as tax. He said the whole bidding process did not cost the country P72...

Botswana men snatched silver medal in the 4x400m relay while the women settled for bronze medal. According to information reaching SportMonitor, an inquiry was made to the Games Local Organising Committee (LOC) regarding the medals."We tried to...

Thuto vowed over the weekend that it is high time the BNSC recognised BABUSA. Speaking to SportMonitor on the sidelines of the inaugural International Shito-Ryu Kenshikan Kenshikai Karatedo Botswana (ISKKB) inter club tournament held at University of...

The event, which is a first of its kind, is the brainchild of Harvinder Singh Dhaliwal.He told MmegiSport this week that the idea struck him last year when he was assisting Thuto Boswa Rehabilitation Centre in Ramotswa, in organising a half marathon...

To bring one of the world's greatest boxing icons to Botswana, it will cost the organisers P7.8 million after the fee was reduced from P13.6 million.One of the event organisers, Moabi Ngaka told MmegiSport that they are racing against time to...

Tebogo Kesupile is the acting CEO, a role she assumed after the departure of Botho Bayendi last year.There was excitement within the sporting fraternity when Bayendi was introduced as the CEO on a five-year contract in April 2022. Bayendi joined the...

The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) announced that P50, 000 is set aside for a gold medal, P30, 000 for a silver, and P20, 000 for a bronze.During the 2019 edition in Rabat, Morocco, Botswana won five gold, three silver, and six bronze...

Haingura clocked a world leading 1:43.94 at the Athletics South Africa Grand Prix 2 in Pretoria, which earned him a ticket to Paris. Haingura adds to five other athletes who have already qualified for the Olympics set for July. Meanwhile at the same...

Metropolitan contributed P152, 800 towards the 2024 BCF National Championships. Speaking at the sponsorship handover, Metropolitan Life of Botswana chief executive officer, Boitumelo Mogopa, said her company has been a stalwart supporter of...

The competitions were held here over the weekend. Despite the high temperatures and bees attack, athletes from the two schools rose to the occasion smashing a few ISSSA records.The schools were divided into Group A and Group B. John Mackenzie won...

Tshepang Othusitse, the head of the Physical Education (PE) Department at Legae Academy in Gaborone, told Mmegi that the school management has, this week, cancelled outdoor afternoon activities due to the heat wave.“We have also pulled out our team...

Her primary responsibility was to ensure fair play and strict adherence to the rules. She officiated until the semi-final, where she oversaw the men’s game between Nigeria and Tunisia.Sebele, who turns 31 in June, tells MmegiSport that she has been...

The athletics team left for Ghana yesterday (Thursday) with the competition scheduled to start on Monday. Speaking to Mmegi Sport, senior athlete, Leungo Scotch, who will be making his second appearance at the games, said the team is ready and they...

The documentary is a celebration of the athlete's career, the doping crisis, and the story of his Olympic medal almost being sold. However, the release comes at a time when Amos is mourning the loss of his grandmother, who raised him. Amos'...