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Tuesday, August 04, 2026

Gaborone United (GU) women's team, the Red Roses face a tricky route in their bid to retain the CAF Women's Champions League COSAFA Qualifiers title after the tournament draw set up several familiar regional battles.

Kabelo Boranabi | 04 August 2026

Red Roses

Boxing unfazed despite tough Commonwealth Games outing

The Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA) remains unfazed despite returning home empty handed from the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games that ended over the weekend.

Calistus Kolantsho | 04 August 2026

Chess annual general meeting.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Chess leadership pens down ambitious plans

RASESA: Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) National Executive Committee (NEC) met with the affiliates for the first time after completing the first 12 months in office, during an annual general meeting (AGM) over the weekend.

Calistus Kolantsho | 04 August 2026

Lazarus Too has successfully defended his Orange Phikwe National Marathon title held on Saturday PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Too retains Orange Phikwe marathon title

SELEBI-PHIKWE: Kenyan long-distance runner, Lazarus Too, has successfully defended his Orange Phikwe National Marathon title held here on Saturday.

Goitsemodimo Kaelo | 04 August 2026

BFL puts league kickoff on hold

Botswana Football League (BFL) says clubs will have to wait a little longer for clarity on the 2026-2027 FNB Premiership season after postponing key announcements until its annual general meeting (AGM) process is concluded.

Kabelo Boranabi | 04 August 2026

Showa defiant as pressure mounts

Botswana Football League (BFL) chairperson, Sipho Showa says the recent turmoil which saw an abrupt end to the shareholders meeting, and subsequently, the annual general meeting last Saturday, is nothing new.

Mqondisi Dube | 04 August 2026

Premier Soccer League’s 30th Season Kicks Off, DStv Opens Access to More Fans to Enjoy on SuperSport

As the new Betway Premiership season gets underway, DStv Access customers will be able to enjoy this weekend's opening round of fixtures live on SuperSport, giving even more fans across the continent the opportunity to experience the excitement of the Premier Soccer League's 30th season.

correspondent | 31 July 2026

On the rise: Jwaneng Wildebeests PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Marauding Wildebeests charge to success

Jwaneng Wildebeests are a force to reckon with and a perfect title contender for the Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) league after winning all their matches this season.

Calistus Kolantsho | 31 July 2026

The spike continues for Botswana’s first male volleyball pro

Growing up in the dusty streets of Tutume, Igobe 'Igo' Sikuku dreamed of one day living abroad, a dream that seemed far-fetched to many, and one that led his peers to think he was chasing an impossible fantasy.

Calistus Kolantsho | 31 July 2026

BFA to vote with CAF over Infantino proposal

With FIFA dangling a $40 million (nearly P550 million) windfall to member associations in exchange for backing a proposal to sell stakes in its flagship competitions, the Botswana Football Association (BFA) is expected to fall in line with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) when the vote is held.

Mqondisi Dube | 31 July 2026

BFL board pushes back against motion of no confidence

Mqondisi Dube | 31 July 2026

GM Soccer Fiesta sets stage for new season

Kabelo Boranabi | 31 July 2026

BNOC sticks to its guns over Nike kit

Calistus Kolantsho | 31 July 2026

Zambian Giants Nkana Set for Botswana Test in Inaugural Tati River Cup

28 July 2026

Big guns head for GM's Soccer Fiesta showdown

Mqondisi Dube | 29 July 2026

Morocco holds key to Branch's title hopes

Kabelo Boranabi | 28 July 2026

Magistrate convicts Loeto of rape

Extension II Magistrate Keabetswe Majuta has convicted rapist Gomolemo Loeto on a single count of rape after establishing that the State had proven beyond reasonable doubt that he had unlawful carnal knowledge of the complainant.

New deal: The BURS is rolling out changes to the Income Tax Act PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Grant Thornton advises on new tax changes

Leading advisory, Grant Thornton, has urged businesses to review payroll systems, expatriate arrangements, employment contracts, benefit policies and supporting documentation to ensure taxable amounts are correctly identified, valued and reported, under the new income tax changes.

Maele suspends BUAN Vice Chancellor

The Minister of Higher Education, Prince Maele, has suspended Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) Vice Chancellor Professor Ketlhatlogile Mosepele with immediate effect, in a dramatic move that throws the leadership of the institution into uncertainty.

Regulating: The central bank is in charge of electronic money systems in the country PIC BANK OF BOTSWANA

BoB electronic money regulations gather pace

The Bank of Botswana says amendments to Electronic Payment Services (EPS) regulations are in operation, covering an expanded scope of application, interest for electronic money balances as well as adjusted fines, amongst others.

Village Magistrates Court. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Four years later, State fails to link Moremong to robbery

Close to four years since the Gaborone West Industrial Sefalana cash-in-transit robbery, Kabo Moremong has been acquitted after Village Senior Magistrate Tshepo Thedi said the State failed to prove that he shared a criminal purpose with four armed men who carried out the attack.

Zambian Giants Nkana Set for Botswana Test in Inaugural Tati River Cup

Zambia's record league title holders Nkana FC are heading into their pre-season to sharpen their tools, and they'll have the chance to do just that when they travel to Botswana next month.

Kgaodi marks 85th blood donation milestone, calls on Batswana to become regular donors

After 27 years of donating blood, Bofelo Kgaodi’s commitment to the cause remains stronger than ever, driven by his understanding of the vital role blood plays in saving lives.

Public servants deserve better than union infighting

‘The strongest bond of human sympathy outside the family relation should be one uniting working people of all nations and tongues and kindreds’.- Abraham LincolnUntil then, the Council’s operations remain suspended, delaying critical decisions affecting thousands of public sector employees.The current standoff is between the Manual Workers Union on one side and the Six Cooperating Trade Unions, namely BONU, BOPEU, BTU, BDU, BOSETU and...

Mmegi Editor | 31 July 2026

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