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Sunday, 26 April 2026
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BAA trains reporters on technical athletics reporting accuracy

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Botswana Athletics Association officials, including coach Justice Dipeba and Department of Information Services acting director Thebeyame Ramoroka, conducted a workshop for government reporters and photographers on improving athletics reporting. They emphasised the importance of technical precision, contextual storytelling, preparation, and depth in coverage ahead of the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26.

25 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Yesterday

  1. BAA trains reporters on technical athletics reporting accuracy

    Botswana Athletics Association officials, including coach Justice Dipeba and Department of Information Services acting director Thebeyame Ramoroka, conducted a workshop for government reporters and photographers on improving athletics reporting. They emphasised the importance of technical precision, contextual storytelling, preparation, and depth in coverage ahead of the Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26.

    25 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Friday 24 April

  1. BNSC denies owing allowances to relay team athletes

    Team Botswana is preparing for a world relay competition scheduled for May 2–3 in Gaborone. The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) disputes athlete concerns over treatment and payment of allowances raised during a recent training camp in Letlhakane.

    24 April 2026 · Mmegi →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Botswana to host tennis tournaments in May and July 2026

    The Botswana Tennis Association will host two ITF M15 and W15 tournaments from 11–23 May 2026 and the 2026 Billie Jean Cup Group 3 Africa tournament from 13–18 July 2026, as part of its strategy to develop the country's tennis and generate economic returns; hosting international tournaments in 2025 generated P6 million in revenue and created 200 seasonal jobs.

    23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

  2. Gaborone charity golf day raises funds for autism support services

    A golf day at Stanbic Bank Gaborone Golf Club on April 30, 2026, will raise funds for Autism Botswana, an organization supporting families affected by autism spectrum disorder. Organized by businesswoman Melissa Modise, the event aims to build awareness, challenge stigma, and advocate for inclusive spaces for children on the spectrum.

    23 April 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →

  3. Botswana bowling team prepares for Commonwealth Games, African tournament

    The national bowling team is in training camp ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow in July and the African States Bowling Tournament in Zambia in September. Head coach Baven Balendra expressed confidence in the team's mix of experienced and internationally exposed bowlers, with a minimum target of reaching the quarter-finals at the Commonwealth Games.

    23 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

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