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Friday, May 01, 2026 | 90 Views |

Heavy cumulonimbus clouds have towered over the capital Gaborone for much of the week, probably representing the expectant nature of a vibrant, cosmopolitan city.

The eighth edition of the World Relays has come to Africa, and critically for Botswana, it is being held in Gaborone. It is a first for Africa, as all the previous seven editions since the inaugural one in 2014 have been held outside the continent.

The first instalment was held in the Bahamas, which has enjoyed the honour of hosting the first three editions.

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