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Friday, April 10, 2026

The Summit Organization breathes life into World Relays

As the countdown towards Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26, a first of its kind to be held on African soil, a privately owned company, 'The Summit Organisation', has planned a hive of activities that will breathe life into the event.

Calistus Kolantsho | 10 April 2026

Organisers want to invite the 4x400m relay team. PIC: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Empty stands: There were fewer spectators during the recent Orange Botswana Athletics Championships PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

When empty stands greet athletics' defining moments

As Busang Collen Kebinatshipi's firm strides took him further away from the chasing pack and closer to a rare feat, there was eerie silence from the popular Panda Stand at the National Stadium. In fact, the stand was barren and therefore, voiceless. The only noise came from the grandstand. But the 9.89 seconds moment deserved more witnesses, argues Staff Writer MQONDISI DUBE

Mqondisi Dube | 10 April 2026

Kgongwana (red) and Reneilwe Lekorwe (blue) were part of the Botswana team. PIC:KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Ping-pong progress exposes gaps

The country’s junior table tennis teams continue to deliver encouraging results on the regional stage, but the latest outing has once again exposed a deeper and long-standing challenge in local sport.

Kabelo Boranabi | 10 April 2026

Relegation danger: Santa Green PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Relegation trap tightens as Calendar, Veggies gasp for air

The 2025-2026 FNB Premiership championship race is virtually done and dusted as log leaders Gaborone United (GU) need just six more points to retain the title with five games to play.

Kabelo Boranabi | 10 April 2026

Powering home: Kebinatshipi clocked 9.89s during the Orange Botswana Athletics National Championships PIC: Monirul Bhuiyan/PRESS PHOTO

More to come from Kebinatshipi – Coach

World 400m champion, Busang Collen Kebinatshipi, sent a strong message to his opponent over the Easter holidays when he clocked a World Lead (WL) of 9.89s in the 100m during the Orange Botswana Athletics National Championships, held recently at the National Stadium.

Calistus Kolantsho | 10 April 2026

Action during the NEST competition. PIC: BENDAN Photography

The NEST shifts to technology

The inaugural National Easter Softball Tournament (NEST) that was held over Easter holidays at the National Diamond in Gaborone fully utilised technology, from cashless entry points to the use of solar power provided by I-Carbon Botswana.

Calistus Kolantsho | 10 April 2026

Battle-ready: The Young Mares take on Tanzania this afternoon PIC: BFAWOMEN

Young Mares face stern test in World Cup qualifiers

The Under-17 Mares begin their long road to the FIFA World Cup finals this afternoon when they host Tanzania in the first leg of the opening qualifying round at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium.

Kabelo Boranabi | 10 April 2026

Motlhabankwe in action for Rollers. PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

How the football fraternity speaks of Talk Talk

Let us 'talk about this’ massively talented, notorious, fun-loving, hardworking, determined unifier in the field of play called Tshepo ‘Talkie’ Motlhabankwe, as the football fraternity reminisces about him in the wake of the news of his demise, which has become a sorrowful ‘talk of the town’ and villages across Botswana. KABO RAMASIA writes

Kabo Ramasia | 10 April 2026

Motlhabankwe during the 2012 AFCON finals group stage match against Ghana PIC: Monirul Bhuiyan/Press Photo

Digawana's finest gift to the nation falls silent

As the autumn sun went down on Sunday, April 5, one of Digawana's most significant sons ceased to breath, plunging the tight-knit village community into early darkness. Tshepo 'Talk Talk' Motlhabankwe was much talked about on the pitch as much as he was off it. Even in his passing, he has remained the topical 'talk of the town,' writes MQONDISI DUBE

Mqondisi Dube | 10 April 2026

Police IX, Gata crowned inaugural NEST Champions

Police IX women and Gatalamotho softball clubs have etched their names in history as the inaugural National Easter Tournament (NEST) champions, each walking away with P45,000, gold medals, and glittering trophies.

Calistus Kolantsho | 06 April 2026

Jwaneng dominate National Championships

Calistus Kolantsho | 06 April 2026

Badminton, netball treasurers quit

Calistus Kolantsho | 03 April 2026

Amidst the fading 2010 sunset, Zebras’ ranking woes persist

Mqondisi Dube | 03 April 2026

Motsepe’s calm demeanour fails to mask rising tensions

Mqondisi Dube | 03 April 2026

Dinare keep faith as promotion race goes to the wire

Kabelo Boranabi | 03 April 2026

There is no crisis – Ramoreboli

Kabelo Boranabi | 03 April 2026

On the rise: The new contract will boost BSB's expansion ambitions

BSB scoops student allowance tender from FNBB

Government has awarded a key banking services tender for student allowances to Botswana Savings Bank (BSB), ending a 21-year run held by First National Bank Botswana (FNBB).

Multiple tanker owners, Oil majors and trading houses have
suspended energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz PIC: REUTERS

UN agency picks 17 fraudulently registered “Botswana ships”

A Botswana-flagged cargo ship was reported as having left the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday afternoon en route from Iran, in what global maritime officials suspect is just one of 17 ships floating around global oceans with fake Botswana registrations, Mmegi has learnt.

Halfway Toyota Ngami opens as gov't pushes private sector-led growth

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a private sector-driven economy as the new Halfway Toyota Ngami dealership was officially opened, with leadership emphasising investment, job creation, and inclusive growth.

Segokgo: Surviving the inexorable confronts

In the Mmegi/The Monitor newsroom, there is a popular view that Calistus Kolantsho, the two titles’ sports scribe, is Tlokweng constituency legislator Phenyo Segokgo’s doppelganger, though the similarities aren’t particularly striking. Writes Mmegi Staffer RYDER GABATHUSE

Seeing change: Mosinyi believes signs of a turnaround are emerging at Air Botswana

Inside the plan to turn Air Botswana around

Aviation veteran, Bao Mosinyi, is leading an attempt to turnaround Air Botswana’s fortunes, the latest in several bids to bring the glory days back to the flag carrier. He tells MBONGENI MGUNI his approach is a focus on getting the basics right: efficiency and reliability in order to restore confidence

Tough times: The U.S and Israel conflict with Iran has raised oil prices by triple figures PIC.PIXELS.COM

Industry players push against Botswana Oil import quota

A review started last year into Botswana Oil’s mandate to import 90% of the country’s fuel supplies, is reportedly intensifying, with some analysts seeing the sole responsibility as a risk, especially at a time when countries are negotiating the impact of the Middle East crisis. MBONGENI MGUNI & PAULINE DIKUELO report

Gov't not considering pit bull ban

Botswana government is not considering a ban on domestic rearing of pit bull dogs, in the absence of legal provisions targeting this specific and most feared breed.

Botswana must not be a flag of convenience for rogues

‘A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle’.- George William CurtisAccording to the report carried in this publication, the fraudsters operating the so-called “dark fleet” have selected Botswana’s flag as their cover of choice. This is a direct assault on our country’s most valuable asset, the good name.For decades, Botswana has...

Mmegi Editor | 10 April 2026

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