Sources close to the process, which is now a subject of investigation by Parliament, said there was advise from technocrats against going ahead with the bid after Namibia pulled out at the last minute. Instead, bidding for the 2029 edition was seen...
The World Athletics Council awarded Botswana the right to host the competition in May 2026. MmegiSport has been informed that the construction of a new track will cost an estimated P10 million whilst the refurbishment of the UB track is estimated...
The Olympic silver medallist will miss out on lining up in the upcoming FNB Botswana Golden Grand Prix Continental Tour, set for April 12 at the National Stadium, Gaborone. Speaking to MmegiSport, Kebinatshipi’s coach, Chilume Ntshwarang, explained...
World Bowls recently adopted a new committee structure for 2025-2026, which offers World Bowls an opportunity to closely interact with bowlers to improve stakeholder engagement. The BBA executive secretary, Edwin Nyoka, said Modutlwa joins an elite...
The Zebras beat Somalia 2-0 at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium last night (Tuesday) to move to third in Group G, six points behind runaway leaders, Tunisia.Mozambique remained second after suffering a 5-1 humiliation at the hands of Algeria yesterday....
This Monday, FIFA's head of disciplinary, Americo Espallargas informed Chiefs that they have been barred from registering players for three consecutive transfer windows. Moyo took Chiefs to FIFA over unpaid dues. The Zimbabwean forward had...
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe made the announcement during a press briefing after a council meeting Tuesday. "We have also just wrapped up two days of council meetings where a number of important decisions have been made, including the...
Ramoreboli is taking charge of his first Zebras camp after being appointed a substantive Zebras’ head coach in January. He lost his first match 3-1 to Algeria in the World Cup qualifiers. He will lead the Zebras this evening against Somalia. The...
Speaking during a press conference yesterday, the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) director-business development and property management services, Stephen Makuke, said the initial tender for the track was P7,2 million but due to the change...
The games were part of the Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) national league. BDF defeated Mafolofolo 3-2 (25-17,20-25, 25-18, 25-27 and 15-11). BDF coach, Daniel Baoki, told SportMonitor that hot conditions made the game difficult for players and...
. The Zebras dropped to the fourth spot of Group G of the 2026 World Cup after five games played. The team is only on six points from a possible 15 and they are nine behind group leaders, Algeria. The North Africans on Friday, deemed the local...
The Zebras are in Francistown, having played Algeria on Friday and are to take on Somalia this evening. The team’s camp was not without drama as the Botswana Football Association (BFA)’s vice president-technical, Tebogo ‘Tico’ Kamati accused...
There have been back-and-forth negotiations between unions and the government since 2019 without a notable breakthrough. An Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion at the University of Kentucky, Tshepang Tshube, who...
The one-day series is to be held on March 29 at Babusi Hall to celebrate Lekorwe's talents. The Clash of Titans has over the years celebrated ping-pong game-changers. The first was dedicated to the departed local table tennis legend, Matshidiso...
Africa could be re-arranging a long-standing obdurate reliance on European imports for national team jobs. The signs are beginning to emerge. Bafana Bafana legend, Benni McCarthy, recently touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to...
He is nominated alongside Ross Branch (motorsport) and Karabo Motlhanka (cricket). Tebogo was honoured with the World Athletics Male Athlete of the Year award after his historic performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games where he won the first ever...
In his book, Mamelodi, commonly referred to as Dumba, regals his stories about the happenings within and without the football corridors of power in Botswana from the late 1980s to the time when he was appointed to FIFA as one of the 12 FIFA Goal...
This afternoon at 3pm, the Zebras will take on Group G leaders, Algeria in a potentially campaign-defining match to be played at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium. The Desert Foxes arrived in Botswana complaining about the 3pm kick-off and the heat,...
Nthaga told MmegiSport that being nominated means growth and that her sacrifices are being noticed and rewarded. “Being nominated once again for the award is truly an honour. It is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and passion I have for my...
Over the weekend, Mascarenhas powered the Phikwe Bowling Club to win the Francistown Major back-to-back. Her presence in the team catapulted her teammates to the title. The team comprises George Kieni, Mascarenhas, Susan Gaofhiwe, and Modisaotsile...
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