This follows the government's decision to lift the ban on competitive sport last week. BNSC chief executive officer (CEO), Tuelo Serufho told Sport Monitor that they are working on the prioritization of professional and semi professional athletes...
This was Mooketsi's first championship in over two years since he lost his Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) top ranked spot early 2020. The now country's fourth ranked was in New Era College colors at the BUAN Hall held tournament....
He has been at the receiving end of criticism from former ally, Nicholas Zakhem who has made it clear that he regrets giving Letshwiti his second term at the helm of the association. The Gaborone United (GU) director has said there is no light at the...
Given the fact that there has been no football activity in the country since March last year, the two teams faced uphill battles against their opponents.However, the two giants proved once again that they are growing in confidence on the continental...
The selection process saw Jeremiah join 20 women from 13 countries in Africa and Europe to undertake a mentee position in the FLOT project, which is co-funded by the European Commission.Through the comprehensive mobility and mentoring programme, the...
The three are not eligible to vote after the International Olympics Committee (IOC) announced in April, the trio would not be part of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) public relations officer, Isaiah Ramontshonyana said...
However, the BTTA has said it is working on amending the criteria for the prize dubbed ‘The life-changing award’. The BTTA and Phoenix Assurance Botswana, last year launched an annual P70,000 sponsorship for the tournament that will see winners...
The Kalahari Rally and Rallye du Maroc (Morocco Rally) are the only 2021 Dakar Rally entry races in Africa. The winners of the two rallies get cash injections to aid their preparations for the prestigious event that will be held in Saudi Arabia for...
He is seemingly the driver in a possible coup aimed at removing BFA president, Maclean Letshwiti.As the big fall-out continues, both parties appear prepared for a bare-knuckled fight, with no immediate talk of smoking the peace pipe. But Zakhem said...
Last week, the Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development, Tumiso Rakgare reiterated the country’s intentions to bid for the 2027 AFCON. It is now nine years since that AFCON appearance in 2012 in Gabon, which was the Zebras'...
Speaking at last weekend’s Footballers Union of Botswana (FUB) elective congress, Ramochotlhwane said in the past the Players’ Status Committee has had to deal with so many cases of disputes between players and their clubs. However, he said the...
Systems were left without a head coach following the death of Keitumetse ‘Pio’ Paul last month due to COVID-19 complications. The club has since been given two months by the BFA to appoint his successor. Systems have requested two waivers from...
United go into the clash, to be played at the National Stadium, knowing they need a score of any margin to progress to the next stage after a draw away on Sunday. United cannot bank on home support as fans are currently banned from the stadium as...
Reports are that the new league season will not kick off until the BFL secures P15 million. There has been little success in the sponsorship hunt, with most corporates reportedly demanding concrete schedules for the return to action.Football...
After a bright start, Botswana has seen chances of progressing to the semi-finals blighted by two successive defeats at the hands of Zimbabwe and Rwanda. The local players have slid to fourth place after leading the six-team log following their wins...
Botswana is hosting the 11 team tournament which began on Thursday and the team had won its opening two matches ahead of their match against Zimbabwe yesterday.The local side obliterated a hapless Eswatini team with a 195-run victory, the world’s...
The presidential position had four candidates, Dirang Thipe, Michael Moroka, Michael Lefiri and Khunwane. In the first round, Thipe got four votes while five went to Lefiri. Moroka and Khunwane each received seven votes. The elections went to a...
Galaxy beat visiting Diplomat FC 2-0 in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round played at the National Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Two second half goals from Wendell Rudath and Lucky Mokoena who were making their debut ensured...
Notwane were among the five Premier League sides that were recently found to have failed to comply with club licensing requirements by the FIB.Together with Mogoditshane Fighters, Mahalapye Railways Highlanders, Gilport Lions and Extension Gunners...
He has already said he will push for players’ development programs in his second term of office. Tshekiso also said the union will come up with initiatives in which players can pursue other career interests beyond footbal. He has also said players...
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