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Friday, January 30, 2026

The Botswana Chess Federation’s (BCF) national team selection has a well-established history of revealing young talent. Whilst the focus was on the ongoing national team trials, what stood out was the domination by young players, reports CALISTUS KOLANTSHO

Calistus Kolantsho | 30 January 2026

Chess national team selection tournament was held at the University of Botswana PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Star boy: Raguin made history by becoming the first Motswana to play in a grand slam

Onwards and forwards for Raguin after historic debut

In the past, local tennis enthusiasts stayed up late or woke up early in the morning to watch their favourite international tennis stars battle it out at the Australian Open. This year, however, there was an added, homegrown incentive for losing a few hours of sleep, writes MQONDISI DUBE

Mqondisi Dube | 30 January 2026

Qwan Ki Do action on the cards

Botswana sport is bracing for the introduction of Qwan Ki Do or Quán Khí Đạo, a Vietnamese martial art codified in France in 1981. Qwan Ki Do is practised internationally and has finally reached Botswana.

Calistus Kolantsho | 30 January 2026

Rugby secretary quits, avoids motion of no confidence

Secretary-general of the Botswana Rugby Union (BRU), Osi Kopano, has resigned as affiliates of the organisation prepared a motion of no confidence.

Calistus Kolantsho | 30 January 2026

Log Leaders: Thabo Maponda (red) of Gaborone United tussling for the ball against Tebogo Kopelang of Jwaneng Galaxy PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

FNB Premiership on a knife-edge

The 2025–2026 FNB Premiership campaign is tighter, fiercer, and more unpredictable. The title race is crowded with the top three congested, with Jwaneng Galaxy’s Thabang Sesinyi chasing a historic fourth golden boot, whilst the golden glove race remains wide open. The first round was intense and the second promises even more drama as the FNB Premiership remains on a knife-edge, writes MmegiSport Correspondent, KABELO BORANABI

Kabelo Boranabi | 30 January 2026

Good service: Raguin's star is on the rise

'Ntungamili has always had genuine love for tennis'

Rising tennis star, Ntungamili Raguin, has always had a genuine love for the sport, which developed as early as six years, his father has said.

Mqondisi Dube | 30 January 2026

Raguin reflects on historic Australian Open journey

Ntungamili Raguin's impressive Australian Open Junior champs debut journey came to an end in the Round of 16 at the hands of second seed Luis Queiroz of Brazil on Thursday morning.

Mqondisi Dube | 29 January 2026

Gaborone United players celebrate one of the goals against rivals, Township Rollers during the FNB Premiership match played on Saturday at Royal Aria: PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Kgaswane torches Rollers as GU tighten title grip

Mpho Kgaswane was the thorn on Township Rollers’ side once again as Gaborone United (GU) stormed to a commanding 3-1 derby victory at Royal Aria Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Kabelo Boranabi | 27 January 2026

Members of Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) held a four-day meeting aimed at developing a new Strategic Plan .PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Boxing finalises ambitious strategic plan

Members of Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) held a four-day meeting aimed to develop a new Strategic Plan following the expiry of the old one in 2024.

Calistus Kolantsho | 27 January 2026

Calendar Stars (in green) managed to hold favourites, Jwaneng Galaxy to a 1-1 draw on Sunday

Connor blames poor pitch as Calendar Stars hold Galaxy

FRANCISTOWN: Jwaneng Galaxy head coach, Sean Connor has blamed the Francistown Council Stadium pitch for his side's 1-1 draw against Calendar Stars in the FNB Premiership clash played on Sunday afternoon.

Lesedi Mkhutshwa | 27 January 2026

Notwane usher in new leadership

Staff Writer | 27 January 2026

UB Stadium preparations lag behind

Calistus Kolantsho | 23 January 2026

Amos: A promising career cut short

Calistus Kolantsho | 23 January 2026

Branch stays in the hunt after Dakar Rally test

Kabelo Boranabi | 23 January 2026

Engen Botswana fuels Ngaka

Calistus Kolantsho | 23 January 2026

Raguin’s Australian Open debut signals arrival on big stage

Mqondisi Dube | 23 January 2026

Montsosa axed from Masaasele after gagged Con Court show

Radio Botswana (RB1) broadcaster Letumile Lets Montsosa has reportedly been removed from the Masaasele morning programme following a tightly controlled broadcast focusing on the Constitutional Court.

Teen boy charged with 'murdering' mob member

A case involving a 'vigilante' police officer who allegedly mobilized a mob to assault a group of suspected thieves took a new twist this week when a 17-year-old boy was charged with murder.

Malema stands accused of raping a UB student (name withheld), then 18 at the time, on January 9, 2024.

Defence objects psychologist's testimony in UB rape case

In a rape case involving a former University of Botswana lecturer and Botswana Congress Party member, Brothers Malema, the defence is contesting the admission of an expert clinical psychologist as a witness, describing the move as an ambush.

Nthaile misinformed Ntlo Ya Dikgosi on Butterfly, Khama says

Assistant Minister of Communications and Innovation Shawn Nthaile has been accused of peddling lies when responding to a question on Directorate of Intelligence and Security’s agent Welheminah Maswabi that was tabled in the Ntlo Ya Dikgosi this week.

With bars operating until 6 am and almost every village had night entertainment, FILE PIC

Festive 'lala vuka' saved youth's lives – Marathe

Police have described the temporary extension of liquor trading hours during the 2025–2026 festive season as a commendable move, saying it helped reduce incidents of drunken driving as revellers were able to access entertainment closer to their homes.

Woman kills brother in Paje murder-suicide

A 24-year-old woman allegedly killed her 28-year-old half-brother before taking her own life in Paje village, Rasesinyi ward, on Tuesday.

Khama persistently hunts for Magosi’s 'scalp'

Former president Ian Khama, who now sits at Ntlo ya Dikgosi as Kgosi Khama IV of Ga-Mmangwato, will not rest until the Director-General of the Directorate on Intelligence and Security (DIS) Peter Magosi, loses his job.

Doping needs our collective action

As such, we are now one step away from the shame of being labelled amongst the world’s worst offenders. This is a national embarrassment that demands an immediate, united response from every corner of our society. Pointing fingers is useless, we must all hold up our hands and play our part in the dealing with this matter.To our government and the Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC), the call is for the to adopt decisive leadership and...

Mmegi Editor | 30 January 2026

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Connor blames poor pitch as Calendar Stars hold Galaxy

Notwane usher in new leadership

UB Stadium preparations lag behind

Amos: A promising career cut short

Branch stays in the hunt after Dakar Rally test

Engen Botswana fuels Ngaka

Raguin’s Australian Open debut signals arrival on big stage

Montsosa axed from Masaasele after gagged Con Court show

Teen boy charged with 'murdering' mob member

Defence objects psychologist's testimony in UB rape case

Nthaile misinformed Ntlo Ya Dikgosi on Butterfly, Khama says

Festive 'lala vuka' saved youth's lives – Marathe

Woman kills brother in Paje murder-suicide

Khama persistently hunts for Magosi’s 'scalp'

Doping needs our collective action