There were concerns raised following the performance of the players in the Open Section during the BetXplosion National Chess Championship held in Gaborone over the President's Day holiday. The competition had brought together more than 170...
Today, that pathway is changing. Whilst North Africa has established itself as Botswana football's most lucrative export market, another destination is quietly gaining ground. The Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League (PSL), once overshadowed by...
The team walked away with P35,000 in cash, while Yankees player Thato Nkebeto was selected as the slugger of the tournament, winning herself P1,500. Yankees settled for the silver medal following a 12-0 defeat at the hands of the women’s champions,...
However, the narrative is rapidly changing, and tennis is emerging from the shadows with some eye-catching displays. The Davis Cup team, which has seen the likes of Mark Nawa, Denzel Seetso, Batsomi Marobela, and lately, Ntungamili Raguin, has seen...
BFL chairperson Sipho Showa and his board are still standing despite a hurricane forecast heading into the shareholders' gathering at Lekidi Centre. Predictions of a swift fall of the board appeared to have been off the mark as Showa and his...
She added they will soon announce the names of the sponsors.“It is our time to host on the Zone IV roster,” Matthews said. “Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) gave us absolutely no issues when we approached them in 2024 about hosting the...
The federation was marred by administrative chaos, which led to a motion of no confidence against the executive committee last year. A new committee was elected into office and is putting things back together.BVF media relations and marketing...
The club has been one of the busiest operators in the transfer market, securing a string of marquee signings that have caught the attention of, and sparked envy amongst their FNB Premiership rivals.In particular the capture of Mpho Kgaswane from...
The South African set the mark at 43.03 secs at the Rio Olympics on August 14, 2016, but observers believe that long-standing mark could be under threat with the Botswana star emerging as the one likely to shatter it. Kebinatshipi kicked off his...
It will be the first time Police have failed to qualify for the competition. In 2023, the team did not travel to Selebi-Phikwe after missing out on the registration deadline. In the league, Police finished in position three, and qualified for the...
The national women's tennis team has been in commanding form throughout the tournament, producing consistent performances to remain unbeaten heading into the final two days of competition which Gaborone hosts. Pitted against Tunisia yesterday,...
The schedule features regional, continental and international competitions, starting with the Southern Africa Regional Championships in Harare, Zimbabwe, from July 18 to 20, 2026. This week, Botswana Table Tennis Association (BTTA) unveiled squads...
They will be joined by Zambian giants, Nkana FC in the one-day spectacular set to be played at Obed Itani Chilume stadium. Managing director of HSNV group of companies, Boikhutso Ramahobo, said they found the need to organise the tournament to help...
The team will be making their debut in the FNB Premiership this coming season after winning the First Division North league. Despite their inexperience in competing in the elite league, the Tonota-based side is already dreaming about competing in...
Warning signs had been evident in the days leading up to the gathering, and once proceedings got underway, the gloves quickly came off. Some shareholders proposed a motion of no confidence against the BFL board led by Sipho Showa. However, there were...
The change comes against the backdrop of disagreements between the former board and the Commission's leadership, culminating in concerns that were reportedly raised with the Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng.Amongst the issues raised was...
The club officially unveiled the partnership on Tuesday and Popa’s secretary-general Ofentse Mosekiemang has now revealed that the agreement is valued at P4 million per season and includes monthly financial support and merchandise revenue for the...
Officials, therefore, say the Blues are now turning their attention to rebuilding the squad ahead of the 2026-2027 campaign. The club has lost a number of key players since the end of last season, forcing the executive committee to rethink its...
The athletes have been excused from the games as they are competing in the Diamond League Meet circuits and also preparing for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship that takes place in Budapest, Hungary, from September 11 to 13. The...
Driving a buggy he built with his own hands, the Makaleng native battled punctures, mechanical breakdowns, fuel shortages and Botswana’s unforgiving terrain to complete the gruelling three-day Sarona 1000 Desert Race, proving that passion can keep...
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