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Friday, May 27, 2022

The government is exploring collaboration with English top-flight soccer outfit, Newcastle United in a bid to promote the country’s tourism and grassroots soccer, Mmegi Sport has learnt.

Chakalisa Dube | 27 May 2022

Interested: The Botswana government wants to partner with Newcastle United PIC: SHIELDS GAZETTE

The moment: Nico were crowned First Division North champions PIC: NICO

Nico clears one but key hurdle remains

With one out of the way, a bigger obstacle lies ahead for Nico United as the Baby Jombies make a familiar trek back to the Premier League, observes Staff Writer MQONDISI DUBE

Mqondisi Dube | 27 May 2022

Setting the cat among pigeons: Ratanang PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Moments that defined the season

For the first time since 2019, a full football league was played and completed. A three-year hiatus was worth the wait as the action on the field brought the necessary thrills. However, there were moments off the field that left a lot to be desired. Mmegi Sport Correspondent KABELO BORANABI looks back at the 2021–2022 Botswana Premier League season

Kabelo Boranabi | 27 May 2022

Left out: Bakwadi is among senior players who will not benefit from BNSC funds PIC: Thepressphoto

BNSC leaves BOKA high and dry

Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) has expressed disappointment over the Botswana National Sport Commission's (BNSC) decision not to fund two national teams for a regional trip. The senior and Under-21 national teams were excluded from funding to participate at the upcoming Karate Region 5 Games slated for Durban this weekend.

Calistus Kolantsho | 27 May 2022

Questions asked: Gaotlhobogwe PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

BISA treasurer suspension: Who’s fooling who?

There seems to be more than what meets the eye regarding the suspension of the Botswana Integrated Sports Association (BISA) treasurer, Tapiwa Kengaletswe. The executive committee remains mum on the suspension, insisting it is an internal matter. However, sources say the suspension has nothing to do with Kengaletswe but that some other hands were caught in the cookie jar.

Calistus Kolantsho | 27 May 2022

Table tennis coach calls for exposure

National table tennis team coach, Thobo Matlhatsi says the team’s poor showing on the international stage is due to players’ lack of exposure. Matlhatsi was recently handed the role for the second time to prepare the team for the upcoming AUSC Region 5 games in Johannesburg, South Africa from June 30 to July 3.

Kabelo Boranabi | 27 May 2022

Magang chastises predecessor

The Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) president, Tsosi Magang has criticised her predecessor, Daniel Molaodi for flouting competition hosting procedures. This follows a decision to postpone the third leg of the Zone 6 Beach Volleyball tour that was scheduled for Gaborone this week.

Calistus Kolantsho | 27 May 2022

Off to Phikwe: Young tennis players will converge in Selebi-Phikwe

Phikwe to host junior open tourney

Botswana Tennis Association (BTA) will host a junior open tournament in Selebi-Phikwe this weekend where more than 100 players are expected. The tournament will be for the Under-10, 12, 14, and 18, and will attract young players from Gaborone, Orapa, Palapye, Francistown, Serowe, and Tswapong.

Amanda Kagiso | 27 May 2022

Details: Brighton addressing the press about the Women’s Challenge

Spar brings Women’s Challenge back to life

After being stopped in its tracks by the COVID-19 pandemic shortly after its launch in 2019, Spar Botswana this week re-launched the Women’s Challenge race. The race, which will cover 5km and 10km distances, is scheduled for July 9 in Gaborone.

Amanda Kagiso | 27 May 2022

Orange FA Cup semi final draw was conducted in Gaborone on Tuesday. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Matebele face GU in FA Cup semis

Matebele FC have been handed arguably the biggest tie in their history after the First Division Southside was drawn against league champions, Gaborone United in the Orange FA Cup semi-final.

Kabelo Boranabi | 24 May 2022

Boy 'questions' Zebras omission

Kabelo Boranabi | 23 May 2022

Notwane, Highlanders, Gilport bite the dust

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 23 May 2022

Chiefs defer Holy Ghost’s ‘party’

Boitumelo Khutsafalo | 23 May 2022

AM600 Cycle Challenge raises P1million

Calistus Kolantsho | 23 May 2022

Boitekanelo marathon goes ahead despite freezing weather

Calistus Kolantsho | 23 May 2022

School sport talks hit deadlock

Calistus Kolantsho | 20 May 2022

Khama family: Tshekedi, Anthony, Ruth Jacquline and Ian

Khama family mourns eldest kin

Following the news that Jaqueline Tebogo Khama, the firstborn to the late Sir Seretse Khama and Lady Ruth Khama, died at age 72, some of her family will mourn her death while in exile.

Air Botswana ERJ170 PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

CAAB grounds Air Botswana aircraft

The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB), the body charged with the Regulation and Service Provision of Aviation in Botswana, today grounded the Air Botswana ERJ170 Aircraft, registration A2-ABM by suspending its Certificate of Airworthiness for Safety reasons.

IN HAPPIER TIMES: Former president Ian Khama and successor Mokgweetsi Masisi

Khama shifts reputational damage blame to Masisi

Following the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ revelation that former president Ian Khama has tarnished the image of Botswana through negative comments about the country, the latter has rubbished the claims in what is now becoming a game of buck-passing.

UDC NEC meeting highly-charged

PALAPYE: Botswana National Front (BNF) vice president Prince Dibeela over the weekend reportedly played a central role in ensuring that the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) is not expelled from the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) "for bringing the name of the coalition into disrepute".

How will the Masisi-Khama conflict end?

The night that former president of Botswana, Ian Khama, escaped under the cover of darkness into neighboring South Africa, marked a loss of innocence in Botswana’s usually stable, harmless politics. Tensions between Khama and his handpicked successor, current President Mokgweetsi Masisi, has spilled out into the open. It threatens to inflame tribal malaise and destabilise a country once known for its sparkling diamonds and thriving economy.

Lobatse mayor toppled

Over the weekend, the BDP councillors at Lobatse held a caucus to topple the mayor Essop Pandora and his deputy Tinny Dinoko. Both the mayor and deputy are alleged to be anti-Masisi since they support the area Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Thapelo Matsheka.

Ex-diplomat commits 250 years toward debt-clearance

A former diplomat who owes government of Botswana around P600,000 has committed to service the debt by paying P200 every month.

What about employees in private sector?

How can this be achieved when there already is little care about the working conditions of those within the private sector employ?For a long time, private sector employees have been neglected by their employers, not because they cannot do better to care for them, but because they take advantage of government's laxity when it comes to protecting and advocating for public sector employees, giving the cue to employers within the private sector...

The Monitor Editor | 23 May 2022

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Matebele face GU in FA Cup semis

Boy 'questions' Zebras omission

Notwane, Highlanders, Gilport bite the dust

Chiefs defer Holy Ghost’s ‘party’

AM600 Cycle Challenge raises P1million

Boitekanelo marathon goes ahead despite freezing weather

School sport talks hit deadlock

Khama family mourns eldest kin

CAAB grounds Air Botswana aircraft

Khama shifts reputational damage blame to Masisi

UDC NEC meeting highly-charged

How will the Masisi-Khama conflict end?

Lobatse mayor toppled

Ex-diplomat commits 250 years toward debt-clearance

What about employees in private sector?