Speaking in an interview this week, Race Director Justice Dipeba noted that all hands were on deck to ensure the smooth delivery of the 2025 edition.He stated that the marathon has grown in the last few years and they were looking to have more...
Twenty-four teams are drawn from the men’s, women’s and youth leagues and will compete over two weekends of action. The men’s category features a 16-team contest comprising the top eight teams from the Kweneng Region Division One and the top...
Almost a year ago in Palapye, Tariq Babitseng took over the reins at what is arguably the hottest domestic sport seat. He rode on a campaign promising football development, investment in coach education and player welfare.Tomorrow as BFA delegates...
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...
The Namibian club’s proprietors are said to be eyeing an expansion into Botswana, raising speculation of a possible financial injection into the historic Gaborone-based club. Newly elected Notwane chairperson, Freddie Ramodise, confirmed to...
A few days ago, both Rollers and GU announced that they have secured a sponsorship from a betting organisation, Sunbet Botswana.The announcement comes at a time when both sides are preparing for the upcoming season, with GU also gearing up for a CAF...
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...
President Duma Boko was due to launch the return of school sport program today, after activities were halted in 2019 due to disagreements over teachers' allowance payments. The launch has been moved to Thursday but teachers' unions are not...
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...
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...
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 Banmoon Under-20 tournament is emerging as a crucial platform for unearthing and polishing raw talent in a system where young players often fall through the cracks. Now in its fourth edition, the tournament has grown in both scale and...
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...
The Kgatleng giants had the local football scene talking with the recent acquisition of Zebras’ playmaker, Gilbert Baruti, from Jwaneng Galaxy. Baruti’s arrival is in addition to the recruitment of, amongst others, former Township Rollers’...
The then board, led by Nicholas Zakhem, had implemented a standing resolution that sought to reduce top flight teams by two in order to manage meagre resources and improve competition.In 2023, then BFL CEO, Senzo Mbatha indicated that the league will...
Ntungamili Raguin emerged as the fulcrum of a successful Davis Cup campaign following four days of top-class tennis at the National Tennis Centre. Denzel Seetso, a central character in Botswana's recent tennis victories, was afforded rare minutes...
Hunda, who passed away in Zimbabwe two weeks ago, had a lengthy coaching career in Botswana. He moved from his native country in 1986 after being recruited by Police XI and has held coaching roles at Uniao Flamengo Santos, Prisons XI, Notwane,...
Speaking to Sport Monitor on Monday, club chairperson, Victor Kobe, confirmed that Chiefs' general membership has passed a resolution to fully privatise the club. The move will see the Kgatleng side transition from a society-based structure into...
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