Botswana National Sport Commission — government agency promoting sports participation and governance, hosting major international sporting events like the 2027 TAFISA World Congress.
The Botswana Boxing Association (BoBA), in partnership with Botswana Police Boxing Club and Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), will host a gender-based violence (GBV) awareness tournament at the Botswana Police College in Otse on October 10. …
… The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship had barely concluded in Hungary before the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) confirmed what many in the country had been waiting to hear; the revised national performance incentive package would apply, and the rewards wo …
… BAA would also inherit the majority of the remaining sporting equipment to support athlete development and high-performance sport, while the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) would receive information technology, branding and power related equipment. …
From senior citizens preparing for a 10km marathon to efforts to strengthen governance in lawn bowls, the Commission is broadening its focus on participation and development GAZETTE REPORTER The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) is promoting wider participation in sport, …
… Thipe further called for the immediate revival of school sports, identifying it as the most critical pipeline for identifying and nurturing the next generation of athletic talent. “I must emphasise that we need government and the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) to kick …
… He explained that after being granted the right to host, they were permitted to proceed with the event by Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC). …
The team, comprising 10 males and one female rider aged between seven and 43, was sent off by Botswana Motorsport and Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) on Tuesday. …
… Molebatsi said the commission, through the TAFISA capacity building programme and its TAFISA CLC, had partnered with the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) to provide training to at least 39 participants in Mahalapye, Mokgenene, Mabuo and Mahalapye Prison. …
… BFA president confirmed he had also received an official correspondence from the Botswana National Sport Commission regarding the ongoing instability. …
The Botswana Boxing Association, in partnership with Botswana Police Boxing Club and the Botswana National Sport Commission, will host a gender-based violence awareness tournament on October 10 at the Botswana Police College in Otse, themed "Boxing for a Cause. Standing Against GBV." A total of 17 boxing clubs across Botswana are scheduled to participate in the event, which seeks to use sport to educate the public on GBV and raise community awareness.
The Botswana Boxing Association, in partnership with Botswana Police Boxing Club and the Botswana National Sport Commission, will host a gender-based violence awareness tournament on October 10 at the Botswana Police College in Otse, themed "Boxing for a Cause. Standing Against GBV." A total of 17 boxing clubs across Botswana are scheduled to participate in the event, which seeks to use sport to educate the public on GBV and raise community awareness.
Botswana's athletes returned from the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest to a revised national performance incentive package. Busang Collen Kebinatshipi, the newly crowned 400-meter champion, received P150,000 from the state, while Letsile Tebogo earned P100,000 and P20,000 for silver in the 200 meters and seventh place in the 100 meters respectively.
Surplus medical supplies procured for the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026, including asthma medication, antibiotics, eye medication, and wheelchairs, have been handed over to Gaborone City Council to support local public health facilities. The GCC noted it had been struggling to procure salbutamol solution, an emergency asthma treatment included in the donation.
The Botswana National Sport Commission is promoting wider participation in sport through initiatives that include senior citizens in a 10km marathon and efforts to strengthen governance in lawn bowls and national sporting associations.
Ntungamili Raguin has qualified for the US Open Junior Boys main draw in New York after defeating America's Izyan Ahmad 7-5, 7-6 (9) in the qualification match. The Botswana Tennis Association president says Raguin's achievement in reaching multiple Grand Slam main draws is inspirational for young players in the country.
Botswana's darts team collected 183 points to finish second at the Region 5 Championship held in Gaborone over the weekend, with Zimbabwe winning the title with 203 points and South Africa third with 170 points. The Botswana Darts Association secretary general said the 32nd edition of the competition was completed despite financial constraints, with six countries competing after Malawi and Lesotho did not show up.
A 11-rider team, aged 7 to 43, was sent off by Botswana Motorsport and the Botswana National Sport Commission to compete in continental motocross categories in Namibia. The team aims to gain international experience and showcase Botswana's potential, with bike inspections planned to ensure compliance with international safety standards.
Botswana will host the 30th TAFISA World Congress in Gaborone from October 18–20 next year, the first time the country has hosted the global sports and physical activity event. Organisers aim to use the congress to promote sport for all while creating opportunities in tourism, business, and economic development, with about 500 participants expected.
The Botswana Football Association has expressed strong disappointment with the Botswana Football League's leadership and shareholders, with BFA president Oabile Tariq Babitseng warning of possible decisive action once the BFA National Executive Committee reviews a report on the crisis. Babitseng stated that the BFA granted the league autonomy expecting unified, professional management, but recent conflicts have fallen short of those expectations.
The Botswana Football Association has expressed disappointment with how the Botswana Football League conducts its business, despite granting it autonomy and maintaining the 16-team format. BFA president Tariq Babitseng said the league's operational handling and leadership behavior fell short of professional standards the mother body envisioned.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.