Also known as: Minister Kelebeng · Minister of Sport and Arts Jacob Kelebeng · Mr Kelebeng · Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng
Minister of Sport and Arts who oversees Botswana's athletic programs, international sports partnerships, and cultural initiatives including Commonwealth Games preparation.
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Daily News Botswana
… This was the message from the Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng, to the 25 athletes who will represent Botswana at the Commonwealth Games hosted in Glasgow, Scotland. …
Kelebeng psych up athletesDaily News Botswana
… Speaking at the team's sendoff ceremony, Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng said the government had recognised the importance of sport as a strategic sector worthy of sustained investment. …
Botswana athletics leave for training camp in ScotlandDaily News Botswana
… Member of Parliament for Takatokwane Constituency and Minister of Sport and Arts, Mr Jacob Kelebeng, commended the First Lady’s gesture, noting that the restored monument would bring lasting comfort to the community. …
First Lady unveils refurbished Dutlwe monumentBotswana Sunday Standard
… Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Jacob Kelebeng, announced the allocation last week, saying government had set aside P23 million to commemorate the country’s diamond jubilee of independence. …
Gov’t splurges P23mln on Diamond Jubilee despite economic strainDaily News Botswana
… Addressing a media briefing in Gaborone yesterday, Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng said this year’s Independence celebrations would provide opportunities for the creative sector to participate and benefit from the national programme. …
Diamond Jubilee preparations underwayBotswana Sunday Standard
… These were the words of Minister of Sport and Arts Jacob Kelebeng at the inaugural Business of Sport Summit held last week. …
Sport Holds Key to Botswana’s Economic TransformationWeekend 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 BoardDaily News Botswana
… Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng, commended the initiative, describing music as a pathway to discipline with immense power to help young people discover and develop their talents, build confidence and express themselves creatively. …
Government Revives Choral Music In SchoolsMmegi
… The Minister of Sport and Arts, Jacob Kelebeng was among the dignitaries. The evening was spiced with a lot of giveaways during a quiz section focusing on the game and commercial bank's services. …
FNB hosts watch party for World Cup openerWeekend Post
… In response to growing pressure, Minister of Sport and Arts Jacob Kelebeng broke a prolonged silence to explain the government’s deliberate decision to refrain from commenting on the matter. …
Doping Case: Court schedules August hearingSport and Arts Minister Jacob Kelebeng told 25 Botswanan athletes representing the country at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to win with humility and integrity, emphasizing clean sport, fair play, and conduct as ambassadors reflecting Botho values.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Sport and Arts Minister Jacob Kelebeng told 25 Botswanan athletes representing the country at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to win with humility and integrity, emphasizing clean sport, fair play, and conduct as ambassadors reflecting Botho values.
13 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's 25 athletes competing in five sports—athletics, boxing, swimming, lawn bowls, and judo—will leave for a training camp in Scotland on July 13, ahead of the Commonwealth Games (July 23–August 2). Minister of Sport and Arts Jacob Kelebeng urged the team to compete with integrity, discipline, and humility.
10 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
First Lady Kaone Boko unveiled a newly refurbished Dutlwe monument on July 9, a permanent memorial and road safety hub honouring nine Matsha College learners who died in a 2015 open-truck accident. The First Lady stated the memorial is intended to honour the victims, bring solace to families, and serve as a reminder for safer roads while challenging government to improve road conditions and infrastructure.
9 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana's government has earmarked P23 million for the country's diamond jubilee Independence celebrations, announced by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, a decision drawing public debate amid economic slowdown and medicine shortages in public hospitals.
6 July 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Government has set aside P23 million for Botswana's 60th Independence celebrations, which will feature the creative sector prominently through cultural performances, artistic showcases, sporting events, and heritage exhibitions across the country and at the Main Mall on September 30.
2 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
At the inaugural Business of Sport Summit, Minister of Sport and Arts Jacob Kelebeng said Botswana should view sport as a strategic economic sector capable of creating jobs, attracting investment and driving national development, rather than only as recreation or competition.
29 June 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 →
The government has restarted choral music competitions for state and private primary and secondary schools this academic year as part of its strategy to promote arts and culture, support a STEAM-based education system, address learner indiscipline, and strengthen school excellence and national identity.
24 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
FNB hosted a watch party for the World Cup opener, which ended 2-0 with three red cards. The event brought together clients, stakeholders, and media, including Minister of Sport and Arts Jacob Kelebeng, and featured giveaways during a quiz.
12 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The High Court scheduled an August 10 hearing in a doping investigation involving four Botswana track athletes after confusion over an earlier court date sparked public criticism and allegations of judicial misconduct. Justice Itumeleng Segopolo used an emergency session to clarify the postponement and defend the court's integrity.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
Athletics legend Isaac Makwala has established the Isaac Makwala Foundation, to be officially launched on 19 June at the Gaborone International Convention Centre. The foundation aims to preserve his legacy and create opportunities for young people through sport development, education, mentorship, youth empowerment and social impact programmes.
8 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Minister Jacob Kelebeng said international regulations under the World Anti-Doping Code prohibit government interference in active anti-doping cases, warning that violations could result in Botswana being barred from hosting international events, athletes competing under a neutral flag, and the national anthem not being played at podiums.
4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
A Botswana sports delegation led by Minister Jacob Kelebeng visited Belgrade to study Serbia's elite athletic systems and advance bilateral sports and culture partnerships. The two countries agreed to formalise their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding, with discussions focusing on infrastructure development, sports science, and school and club-based sports models.
4 June 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 →
O-Green, an Omani renewable energy company developing a 500 MW solar-plus-battery project in Maun, has become a sponsor of the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 2026. The company will provide refreshment stands, smart watches, and branding materials for the event, and plans to offer sponsorship contracts and Garmin smartwatches to top-performing Botswana team athletes.
28 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana →