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Saturday, March 25, 2023

Voter turnout impressive—Maroba on Bosele, Grootlaagte

Due to the weather, one could anticipate rain conditions would discourage residents and deter them from going to the polls, but Bosele ward in Gaborone Bonnington North Constituency saw a good turnout, learnt The Monitor Online.

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 25 March 2023

Legal route: Taylor won against BFA at the Industrial Court PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BFA appeals Taylor ruling

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has decided to appeal a ruling in which it was ordered to compensate its former CEO, Goabaone Taylor. Mmegi Sport is reliably informed that the association has filed a notice to appeal the ruling although the BFA CEO, Mfolo Mfolo could neither deny nor confirm.

Chakalisa Dube | 24 March 2023

Prized possession: Hosting the AFCON finals requires a substantial budget PIC: CITISPORTSONLINE.COM

Bid requirements get steeper

The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) CEO, Tuelo Serufho this week painted a gloomy picture when he spoke about the requirements for co-hosting the Africa Cup of Nations finals.

Mqondisi Dube | 24 March 2023

Board issues: Branding has been poor for Premier League matches PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

BFL admits branding failures

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Football League (BFL) has admitted that branding during league matches is fraught with shortcomings.

Chakalisa Dube | 24 March 2023

‘Tybo’ bangs in 30 goals and still counting

Gaborone United’s forward, Kelebogile ‘Tybo’ Magaga is amongst the country’s most prolific strikers in the women’s game. She follows in the steps of Thuto Ramafifi, Bame Ngenda and Refilwe Tholakele with her scoring prowess in the local league. Magaga’s scoring form stretches from last season and she has now scored 30 goals in 17 games. Tybo talks to Mmegi Sport Correspondent, KABELO BORANABI about her football journey and future ambitions

Kabelo Boranabi | 24 March 2023

Mending fences: Mbatha PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

BFL ‘repairs’ relationship with clubs

The Botswana Football League (BFL) is working towards restoring its relationship with elite clubs following the recent appointment of a new chief executive officer at the governing body.

Kabelo Boranabi | 24 March 2023

Making a point: Serufho addressing the media PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

We’re back in full action – Serufho

Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC) CEO, Tuelo Serufho has said all their activities are back in full force after being brought to a screeching halt by the COVID-19 pandemic three years back.

Larona Makhaiza | 24 March 2023

Athletics world comes to Gaborone

Botswana’s steady rise as one of Africa’s leading athletics nations has seen its fine stars trot the globe in search of glory. It is only befitting that the athletics world will finally converge in Gaborone on April 29 for the FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix, reports Mmegi Staffer, MQONDISI DUBE

Mqondisi Dube | 24 March 2023

BoBA blames poor preparations

The Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) has blamed poor preparations after local pugilists returned empty-handed from the women’s World Boxing Championships in India.

Mqondisi Dube | 24 March 2023

Miss Supranational Talent, Fashion Show tonight

As the Miss Supranational Botswana beauty pageant prepares to crown the first queen, it will host a talent and fashion showcase tonight at the Game City Parkade on March 24, 2023 from 7pm-11pm.

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane | 24 March 2023

Epic First Division battles in store

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 24 March 2023

Rollers, Shah in deadlock

Kabelo Boranabi | 24 March 2023

BNSC spends P4.3m for stadium to pass CAF test

Larona Makhaiza | 22 March 2023

Ghaghoo Mine faces final closure

Mbongeni Mguni | 22 March 2023

Drug abuse rampant in Kgatleng schools

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 22 March 2023

SOGIM to host Nigerian Prophetess

Ryder Gabathuse | 22 March 2023

BDF soldier arraigned for suspected stolen food

FRANCISTOWN: A 38-year-old Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier based at Donga Military Garrison was arraigned in court today (Tuesday) for being found in possession of suspected stolen property.

Fraud scandal renders Gabs Mayor 'unfit for duty'

Sparks are expected to fly at next Gaborone City Council meeting after a PPADB letter surfaced of Gaborone Mayor Austin Abraham's corruption involvement leading to his suspension at the asset disposal board and raising ‘confidence’ issues.

Down and out: Ghaghoo was the country's first underground diamond mine

Ghaghoo Mine faces final closure

Gem Diamonds, the owner of the Ghaghoo Diamond Mine in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR), is considering a final closure of the operation after failing to secure a buyer over the last six years of suspended activities.

Drug abuse rampant in Kgatleng schools

Kgatleng District Council (KDC) chairperson, Daniel Molokwe has revealed that schools in Kgatleng are increasingly registering cases of the use of substances and drugs by students, both at primary and secondary levels.

Teachers in court for learners ‘inhuman’ treatment

FRANCISTOWN: Three Sir Seretse Khama Junior Secondary School teachers will on March 28, 2023, appear before Broadhurst Magistrate’s Court for separate charges relating to the excessive use of corporal punishment against learners.

Fairgrounds targeted as Botswana's Wall Street

Fairgrounds has been zoned as a leading financial services centre whose location at the heart of the capital will give investors access to top notch schools, health and entertainment facilities, as well as easy access to the Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (SSKIA) and the country’s major roads.

Man's obsession over 16-year-old minor leads to death

Struggling to get over a breakup with a 16-year-old girl, a Tlhomaditlhotse ward, Palapye native lost his life after attacking the minor’s family on Saturday early morning.

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Miss Supranational Talent, Fashion Show tonight

Epic First Division battles in store

Rollers, Shah in deadlock

BNSC spends P4.3m for stadium to pass CAF test

Ghaghoo Mine faces final closure

Drug abuse rampant in Kgatleng schools

SOGIM to host Nigerian Prophetess

BDF soldier arraigned for suspected stolen food

Fraud scandal renders Gabs Mayor 'unfit for duty'

Ghaghoo Mine faces final closure

Drug abuse rampant in Kgatleng schools

Teachers in court for learners ‘inhuman’ treatment

Fairgrounds targeted as Botswana's Wall Street

Man's obsession over 16-year-old minor leads to death

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