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        <title><![CDATA[In Remembrance]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Tshepo &#39;Talk Talk&#39; Motlhabankwe1980-2026]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Chiefs slaps five players with suspension]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[In a press statement released today, the club confirmed five players have been suspended from the team with immediate effect.“Mochudi Centre Chiefs wishes to inform its supporters...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Six local coaches to study elite football at Manchester United-Boko]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Boko said the initiative is aimed at strengthening local coaching standards and accelerating the development of the domestic ga...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Rollers launches &#039;Adopt-A-Player&#039; to ease financial burden]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Speaking at a press briefing in Gaborone on Wednesday, Rollers’ chairperson, Thapelo ‘Fish’ Pabalinga, described the initiative as a critical step to ensure the club remains compet...]]></description>
        <author>Kabelo Boranabi</author>
        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Rasetapa targets Outeniqua wheelchair title defence]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Outeniqua challenge is an annual wheelchair racing event designed exclusively for athletes with physical disabilities, including wheelchair racers, hand-cycle riders, adapted b...]]></description>
        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
        <pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Botswana yet to set a national Safeguarding Policy]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A national Safeguarding Policy is essential for establishing a unified framework that protects vulnerable members of society, specifically children, young people, and adults with c...]]></description>
        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
        <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Rollers bolster committee, ropes in Pabalinga]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Pabalinga replaces Nelson &#39;Shakes&#39; Onkabetse who quit in a huff in December after a short-lived reign, which began in October. Rollers, battling financial challenges and le...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Clubs to share matchday costs with BFL]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[In a statement shared with clubs yesterday (Tuesday) evening, the Botswana Football League (BFL) said teams will equally contribute towards match officials’ expenses as the league...]]></description>
        <author>Kabelo Boranabi</author>
        <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Chiefs appoint Spanish coach]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Spanish joins on a two-year deal, replacing club legend Pontsho ‘Piro’ Moloi, who parted ways with the club last week. Speaking at his unveiling this morning, Torreira said it...]]></description>
        <author>Kabelo Boranabi</author>
        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Former SG Kebaitse returns to BAA]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[BAA chief executive officer (CEO), Mabua Mabua said Kebaitse brings a wealth of experience in sport administration, athletics governance and information and communications technolo...]]></description>
        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Branch rues errors as he settles for sixth place]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[As one of the bikers to keep an eye on, Branch has hit it off at the rally on the wrong foot as results are not on his side. Prior to stage 3, the local biker finished in position...]]></description>
        <author>Larona Makhaiza</author>
        <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Branch remains hopeful]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The &#39;Kalahari Ferrari&#39; is out in the Persian gulf looking to improve from his 2025 season that was marred by mechanical breakdowns, resulting in him falling to defend his 2...]]></description>
        <author>Larona Makhaiza</author>
        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Tebogo dares Americans ahead of World Relays]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Botswana&#39;s 4x400m relay team holds the world title after winning gold at last year&#39;s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Gaborone will host the 2026 edition of the Worl...]]></description>
        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
        <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kelebeng applauds Zebras]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Kelebeng told Mmegi Online that the players and technical team did their best. &quot; I am proud of them. The fact that they qualified for AFCON is fulfilling, given the circumstan...]]></description>
        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
        <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Thipe joins Africa Boxing board]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The congress was convened under the continental World Boxing body. He explained that World Boxing is recognised by International Olympic Committee. The IOC granted World Boxing pro...]]></description>
        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Last Stretch for the Zebras]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Already eliminated Botswana faces the Democratic Republic of the Congo in their final Group D fixture at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. The match will be...]]></description>
        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Zebras ready for Benin clash]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The two nations still searching for their first win at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Benin and Botswana meet in their second Group D fixtures at the Stade Prince Mou...]]></description>
        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
        <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sekgokgoroane clarifies his BFL departure]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[&quot;The chairman of the BFL issued a statement clearly stating that we agreed to separate by mutual agreement. I requested the board to release me from my contract for personal r...]]></description>
        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Zebras hunt for AFCON win continues]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Zebras are making their second appearance at the competition after 13 years. The local boys will now regroup and shift focus to Benin on Tuesday. Speaking during a press briefi...]]></description>
        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
        <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 11:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Nico United change ownership]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Majombolo&#39; executive committee has announced the conclusion of the club’s ownership transition to 99.99 Sports, led by Floyd Mbele.The club chairman, Busani Segweni said the tr...]]></description>
        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[The Zebras ready for AFCON gallop]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Zebras will come face to face with Senegal. The match will be followed by a clash against Benin on December 27, with the last group stage match against DR Congo on December 30....]]></description>
        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
        <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Botswana to host 2026 Zone IV Aquatic Championships]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The prestigious regional event will take place in September 2026, bringing together the finest aquatic athletes from more than 13 SADC nations. Expected to attract over 300 elite s...]]></description>
        <author>Staff Writer</author>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ramoreboli to announce Zebras&#039; AFCON squad today]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The announcement was scheduled for yesterday, but was postponed following the death of Botswana Football Association (BFA) national executive member, Keleeme Bahakgametse. In a sta...]]></description>
        <author>Staff Writer</author>
        <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Record in sight as Sesinyi finds early form]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[After scoring in his team’s 3-2 comeback win over Matebele FC on Sunday, he is quietly building a case as one of the biggest individual achievers in Botswana football. This will ma...]]></description>
        <author>Kabelo Boranabi</author>
        <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Dakar 2026 unveils &#039;Ayo&#039; as official Olympic Youth Games mascot]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Ayo wears a traditional Fulani Tingandé hat, representing wisdom, dignity and a connection to rural life, Ayo represents the values of Dakar 2026 and highlights the cultural herita...]]></description>
        <author>Staff Writer</author>
        <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[A celebration of African Football: CANAL+ &amp; SuperSport bring CAF TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025 in style]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[CANAL+ is proud to announce that its MultiChoice subsidiary, SuperSport, has secured broadcast rights for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 (TotalEnergies CA...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Debswana pledges to World Para Athletics athletes]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[In September 2025, Debswana Diamond Company, in collaboration with De Beers Group, pledged a total contribution of P1,160,000 as a token of appreciation to Team Botswana for their...]]></description>
        <author>Staff Writer</author>
        <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[FIFA president to visit Botswana]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A statement from the association says he will be in the country from November 9 to 11. BFA states that the high-level visit reaffirms FIFA’s steadfast commitment to the development...]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Amos gets Iranian coaching gig]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Speaking to Mmegi Online, Amos said he was hired after getting his World Athletics coaching certificate. He said he was grateful for the opportunity to share what he has learnt, to...]]></description>
        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Para team kicks off World Challenge]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Gloria Majaga will this afternoon compete in the women’s T100m final. Majaga who holds a Personal Best (PB) of 13.12 seconds, will be running from lane eight. Bonkamile Bankaetse w...]]></description>
        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Seakanyeng, Ditlhokwe back in Zebras fold]]></title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Kelebeng non-committal on incentives for Tokyo team]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Tebogo entered the championships amidst high expectations. However ‘lady luck’ was not with the world male athlete of the year, as his performance in individual races did not deliv...]]></description>
        <author>Larona Makhaiza</author>
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        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Hopes high as trio braces for World Championship final]]></title>
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        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
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        <title><![CDATA[Mental strength pushes Kebinatshipi to greatness]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[However, hedid not allow the situation to affect his semi-final race, where he shocked the world by posting a new Personal Best (PB), National Record (NR) and World Lead (WL) of 43...]]></description>
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        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
        <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
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        <author>Calistus Kolantsho</author>
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        <description><![CDATA[Sekgororoane who has previously served in the Botswana Football Association (BFA) appeals committee. &quot;The BFL board is confident that Mr Sekgororoane will bring his commercial...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Ramoreboli praises Orebonye, announces Zebras squad]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[When announcing his 27-man squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Ramoreboli said Orebonye has done so well for himself in Africa which cuts him above most of the local footballe...]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[The competition, held here over the weekend at the Obed Itani Stadium drew in around 300 athletes, including local and international ones from Zimbabwe, Lesotho and South Africa.Fu...]]></description>
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