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Friday, June 12, 2026

Junior karatekas gear for Lobatse battle

One of the historic buildings in Lobatse, the Peleng Community Hall, will become a battleground for junior karatekas in the third instalment of ‘Ngwana wa Mo Africa’ Karate Championship, organised by Dojo Ken Academy. The academy is an affiliate of JKA Botswana Karate Do.

Calistus Kolantsho | 12 June 2026

Junior karatekas will head to Lobatse this weekend

Zebras players shaking hands with their head coach. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Lack of funds derail Zebras friendly

The Zebras were inactive during the recent FIFA window, with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) indicating there were no funds to arrange a match.

Mqondisi Dube | 12 June 2026

Costly changes: Spectators will be required to pay entrance fee

Desert Race introduces P100 entry fee

The days of simply pulling up a camping chair, finding a spot along the route, and watching Botswana's biggest off-road race for free are over. For the first time in the event’s history, the Sarona 1000 Desert Race will charge spectators for entry.

Kabelo Boranabi | 12 June 2026

Not so fast: Talks over resumption of school sport are still deadlocked PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Teachers reject gov’t P625 pay proposal

Unions representing teachers are against the government's proposed payment for participation in school sport activities, with the deadlock persisting. In February 2026, the Ministry of Sport and Arts (MoSA) sent a proposal that school sport be resumed and P625 payment for coaches, whilst technical officials were allocated P200 per day.

Calistus Kolantsho | 12 June 2026

Orapa targets reinforcements after near-miss

Orapa United coach, Buyani Mbulawa, has called for reinforcements ahead of next season after watching his side fall short in the BH National Women’s First Division League National Championship playoff for a second consecutive year.

Kabelo Boranabi | 12 June 2026

Clients and stakeholders at the watch party organised by FNB Botswana. PIC: FNB

FNB hosts watch party for World Cup opener

FNB Botswana hosted a watch party for the opening 2026 World Cup finals at Hotel 430 on Thursday evening, as the global showpiece roared into life with a fixture between Mexico and South Africa.

staff writer | 12 June 2026

Goi's Grill gears for fourth edition of five-a-side tourney

Eight women's social football clubs will take part in the fourth edition of the Goi Grill five-a-side tournament scheduled for June 27 in Kumakwane.

staff writer | 12 June 2026

TAFIC back in the hands of society

TAFIC have called a special general meeting tomorrow at Francistown Senior School to map the way forward following the handing over of the club back to society. The meeting is scheduled to start at 10am.

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 12 June 2026

The Botswana Karate team had a stand out performance at the recent Region 5 Karate Championships in Luanda scooping five gold medals, a silver medal and seven bronze medals

Founding karate President calls for more financial support

The founding president of Botswana Karate Association (BOKA), Abe Mbaakanyi has stated that karate deserves more financial support because of the pride the code brings to the country. The team that comprised nine athletes had a stand out performance at the recent Region 5 Karate Championships in Luanda.

Calistus Kolantsho | 09 June 2026

Gaborone United Ladies team (in white) dismantled Orapa United 5-1 at Palapye Stadium over the weekend. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Red Roses bloom to historic Three-Peat

PALAPYE: Gaborone United (GU) ladies team also known as Red Roses underlined their dominance in the local women's football scene with a ruthless second-half display to dismantle Orapa United 5-1 and lift the national championship title over the weekend.

Kabelo Boranabi | 09 June 2026

Palapye final exposes women's football disconnect

Kabelo Boranabi | 09 June 2026

Red Roses plot COSAFA defence after historic domestic triumph

Kabelo Boranabi | 09 June 2026

Knives out for Netball vice president

Calistus Kolantsho | 05 June 2026

Match-fixing concerns rock netball

Calistus Kolantsho | 05 June 2026

Century marks Motlhanka’s coming of age

Mqondisi Dube | 05 June 2026

Exit door swings open at Rollers

Kabelo Boranabi | 05 June 2026

Sunlux Solar breaks ground on P14m manufacturing plant

Botswana energy sector witnessed a historic moment last week when local entrepreneurial couple, Portia Masunda and Baleseng Masunda, officially broke ground for the country’s first large-scale solar light manufacturing operation.

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Doctors say medicine crisis far from over

The Botswana Doctors Union (BDU) has warned that medicine shortages remain a serious concern in public health facilities across the country while also cautioning the Ministry of Health against celebrating victory too soon.

PDC suspension sparks political fallout

The Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, has suspended the Palapye District Council (PDC), triggering mixed reactions across the political spectrum. Some praise the move as necessary to restore order, whilst others condemn it as excessive and potentially damaging to relations within the governing coalition.

Sepopa double murder trial edges closer

The long running double murder case involving Botswana Defence Force (BDF) Captain Mogomotsi Sepopa is set to resume later this year with Case Management Conference (CMC) and the setting of trial dates.

Judgment has been set for July 30. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

I was just helping a friend – Moremong on Sefalana robbery

Nearly four years after Botswana's deadliest cash-in-transit robbery that left five people dead, accused Kabo Moremong has broken his silence, insisting that he was an unsuspecting driver caught in a deadly plot orchestrated by a friend.

Mokomeng rejects pro deo counsel, opts for Ngakaagae attorneys

Botswana Defence Force (BDF) soldier and Kgomokasitwa triple murder accused, Moagi Mokomeng has outrightly rejected representation by pro deo counsel, insisting that he is already represented by a private attorney from Ngaakagae attorney’s law firm.

Counting numbers: The Finance Ministry is battling to balance the books

Foreign reserves tick up

The country’s foreign exchange reserves reached about P56 billion in March – the highest level since October 2024 – signalling an improvement in inflows as well as interventions such as the exchange rate policy changes. The reserves were measured at about P46.4 billion in March 2024.

WUC must fix its pipes, not just say sorry

“Clean water, the essence of life and a birthright for everyone, must become available to all people now.”– Michel CousteauWe see notices for Block 6, Extension 11, Gaborone, Francistown; the list grows every week. It is good that WUC warns consumers, but so many warnings point to a deep problem. Water pipes are old and falling apart. And the people who pay the bills are the ones suffering.When a main pipe bursts, taps run dry. Families in...

Mmegi Editor | 12 June 2026

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