… 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 …
… 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. …
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. …
… 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 …
… For his part, Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) Director of Sport Development, Peace Seleka, described swimming as one of Botswana’s most inspiring sporting success stories, following the award of swimming as a Sporting Code of the Year at the BNSC Sports Awards earlier t …
… He noted that this season had all the ingredients of success, particularly the P500,000 grant secured from the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), which would be distributed to teams to cover administration costs. …
The upcoming Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) awards are expected to celebrate one of the country’s most successful sporting years, with athletes, coaches and administrators being recognised for their hard work and achievements across different sporting codes. …
… He noted that this season had all the ingredients of success, particularly the P500 000 grant secured from the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC), which would be distributed to teams to cover administration costs. …
… Under the Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) Performance Incentives and Rewards Package, first introduced in 2012 and revised in 2022, athletes receive P100 per day while in camp. …
… The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) recently announced the nominees for the 45th Botswana Sports Awards, with the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) emerging as the standout organization, securing eight nominations. …
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.
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Prison system's shift to rehabilitation-centred sport-based approaches signals progressive reform in public services.
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.