Government sports administration body that funds sporting events, awards athletes and administrators, and coordinates national sports initiatives in Botswana.
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Weekend Post
… Instead, the event’s financing will come from existing Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) grant allocations spread over the 2025/26, 2026/27, and 2027/28 financial years. …
Gov’t commits P9M to host 2027 Global Sports CongressDaily News Botswana
… Furthermore, he congratulated Jwaneng Mine General Manager, Goitseone Gadifele for his appointment as the Botswana National Sport Commission board chairperson, a role he said did not only reflect on his contribution to sport development but also came as a challenge for the journe …
Kelebeng hails GM Soccer Fiesta for community developmentBotswana Sunday Standard
… She acknowledged the backing of the Ministry of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture (MYSC) and the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), alongside global FIBA stakeholders. …
Botswana Hosts FIBA 3×3 Nations League – African South ConferenceBotswana Sunday Standard
… Botswana National Sport Commission Sport Development Director Peaceful Seleka welcomed the partnership, saying government alone cannot fund the growth of sport and urging more companies to invest in national sporting associations. …
BetXplosion Brings National Chess Championships Back to LifeWeekend Post
The Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng, has appointed a new board for the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), dissolving the previous one appointed by his predecessor, Tumiso Rakgare. …
Minister Kelebeng appoints new BNSC BoardMmegi
At the moment, the event has received P500,000 from Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), whilst BOTESSA has committed P250,000 towards the event, Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL) has contributed P100,000, and P20,000 from Khumo Properties. …
Last-minute race to raise funds for CUCSA GamesBotswana Sunday Standard
… Held under the theme “Beyond the Bars: Healing Through Sport,” the initiative brought together the Botswana Prison Service, the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC), the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), community volunteers and participants of the TAFISA Certified …
Botswana Launches Sport-Based Rehabilitation in Correctional FacilitiesDaily News Botswana
… Again, she said the ministry had tasked the Botswana National Sport Commission with developing a comprehensive and sustainable sports programme to be rolled out nationwide. …
Ministry to revive school sports bridge talent gapDaily News Botswana
The Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) and the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) are already seeing tangible returns on their investment in local sports leadership. …
New sport leaders turn training into actionMmegi
… According to Dintwa, the concept has been in development for nearly two years, with discussions initially held with the Ministry of Sport before eventually gaining support from the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC), Botswana Tou …
From stadia to GDP, summit targets sports economyThe government has committed P9 million to host the 30th TAFISA World Congress in October 2027, defending the decision as a strategic investment aligned with efforts to position Botswana as a premier destination for international sporting events and support economic diversification.
4 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
The government has committed P9 million to host the 30th TAFISA World Congress in October 2027, defending the decision as a strategic investment aligned with efforts to position Botswana as a premier destination for international sporting events and support economic diversification.
4 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
A minister hailed the fifth edition of the GM's Soccer Fiesta for nurturing talent and supporting community development, including health-care infrastructure, youth empowerment, and economic opportunities in Jwaneng Mine's area of influence. The event has also contributed to women's football growth and aligns with government priorities for inclusive sport.
3 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana is hosting an official FIBA 3×3 Nations League–Africa South Conference in Gaborone, which the Botswana Basketball Association describes as a milestone for the sport in the country and part of the pathway toward LA 2028 Olympic qualification. The Under 23 national team will compete against regional rivals including Algeria, Angola, and Egypt.
22 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
BetXplosion has partnered with the Botswana Chess Federation as title sponsor of the 2026 National Chess Championship with a P160,000 sponsorship package. The partnership has revived the tournament and attracted returning players including FIDE Master Ignatius Njobvu and Woman Grandmaster Tuduetso Sabure.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Minister of Sport and Arts has appointed a new 11-member board for the Botswana National Sport Commission, led by Goitseone Gadifele, General Manager of Jwaneng Mine, for a four-year term. The appointment reflects the government's aim to bring corporate leadership to sport administration amid financial pressures on national federations.
29 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Organisers of the CUCSA Games are in a last-minute push to raise additional funding after securing P500,000 from the Botswana National Sport Commission, P250,000 from BOTESSA, P100,000 from Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited, and P20,000 from Khumo Properties. BOTESSA president Keorapetse Setlhare said hosting an event of such magnitude requires significant resources, and preparations are in the final operational phase with accommodation arrangements at the University of Botswana complete.
26 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The government launched the Sports for Rehabilitation and Reintegration Festival at Mahalapye Female Prison, shifting the correctional system from punishment-focused to rehabilitation-centred through sport. The initiative involves the Botswana Prison Service, the Botswana National Olympic Committee, the Botswana National Sport Commission, and community volunteers, with a particular focus on women and children.
22 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
The Ministry of Sport and Arts has launched strategic interventions to rebuild the nation's athletic pipeline following a prolonged suspension of school sports that hindered youth talent identification. The ministry has transferred school sports funding to the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education to directly drive the programme.
15 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Following a TAFISA Certified Leadership Course in Mahalapye, trainees from the Botswana National Olympic Committee and Botswana National Sport Commission have launched community-led projects to make sport accessible to all. The Bokamoso Jwa Africa Group organized a 2km walk for special education learners from Mahalapye Primary School and Wellogreen School to promote health and social inclusion.
15 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A Business of Sport Summit scheduled for June 25–26, 2026 at Gaborone International Convention Centre aims to align sport and creative industries with government's ambition to increase their contribution to GDP. Founder Bonni Dintwa stated that while sport is a multi-billion-dollar industry globally and across Africa, Botswana has not fully unlocked the economic opportunities within the sector and that government policies are needed to attract more funding into sport.
9 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana will host the Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships from September 2–5, 2026, bringing together Southern African aquatic athletes, coaches, and officials for regional competition. The BSSA president said the event represents a significant milestone and testifies to Botswana's reputation for hosting world-class sporting events.
9 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana Basketball League has delayed its season tip-off from May 8 to May 15 due to logistical challenges in both divisions and the need to ensure team compliance with regulatory requirements. The Dolphins, 2025 champions, won both men's and women's titles last September.
11 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana National Sport Commission awards will recognise athletes, coaches and administrators for strong performances across sporting codes in regional and international competitions. Minister of Sport and Arts Jacob Kelebeng described it as a fruitful year, with athletes securing qualifications and success in major international events.
7 May 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana Basketball League postponed its season opener from May 8 to May 15 due to logistical challenges in both divisions and the need for team compliance with regulatory requirements. The BBA president said the league had achieved nearly 95 per cent compliance with CIPA and Registry of Societies regulations before resuming play.
7 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
As Botswana hosts the World Athletics Relays, Team Botswana athletes have threatened to withdraw from camp in protest over unpaid incentives and inadequate allowances. Athletes argue that the BNSC Performance Incentives and Rewards Package, unchanged since its 2022 revision at P100 per day, no longer reflects inflation and rising costs.
28 April 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Botswana National Sport Commission announced nominees for the 45th Botswana Sports Awards, with the Botswana Athletics Association securing eight nominations. Sprint athlete Collen Kebinatshipi is nominated for Sportsman of the Year, competing against footballer Goitseone Phoko and judoka Tumiso Phuthego, while athlete Oratile Nowe represents athletics in the Sportswoman of the Year category.
28 April 2026 · Weekend Post →