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Calistus Kolantsho
  • Letswee breaks new ground as Exposure Scientist

    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...

  • School sport, arts launch postponed

    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...

  • Teachers unions surprised by school sport launch

    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...

  • World Relays to cost over P40m

    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...

  • Squash officials get continental nod

    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...

  • Oratile, the rising sprint star

    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...

  • BAA development officer resigns

    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...

  • Controversial rugby league goes for semis

    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...

  • Tatolo returns as Chess president

    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...

  • Sensei Molefhe now licensed kata, kumite coach

    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....

  • Tiango, Too win Orange Phikwe marathon

    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 faces delicate juggling act

    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...

  • Skateboard duo granted global recognition

    Speaking to MmegiSport, Chalashika who is also BSF president said the programme is designed to support the growth of skateboarding globally by providing opportunity for athletes and coaches to enhance their skills and knowledge. “This programme is...

  • Wells champions, Carats in podium finish

    Wells International is the men’s champions, winning the title for the fourth time. For their achievement, the side received P40,000. Second position went to BDF IX who received P30,000 whilst Carats settled for third spot and pocketed P20,000....

  • Chess, swimming head to the polls

    Chess will be in Palapye where president, Mooketsi Segaise will not seek re-election. Kutlwano Tatolo, who is unopposed, is expected to replace Segaise and be at the federation's wheel for the next four years. Speaking to MmegiSport, Segaise said...

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