Botswana swimmers have defied geographical limitations to win two bronze medals at the recently concluded Africa Aquatics Zone IV Open Water Championships in Mauritius. …
Wazha Matakule became the latest athlete to qualify for the championships following his performance at the Southern African Confederation of Athletics (SACA) Under-18 and Under-20 championships that were held in Mauritius over the weekend. …
… Matthews revealed that four Botswana swimmers, Benco Van Rooyen, Aahana Sohoni, Muela Mutinda and Hanna Jobe, had travelled to Mauritius with coach Colter Carmen to participate in the Zone IV Open Water Swimming Championships. …
… sociation (BAA) and its coaches continue to successfully identify raw talent, and their efforts have culminated in a first-place finish for Botswana out of the 12 countries that participated at the Southern African Confederation of Athletics (SACA) championships held in Mauritius …
… dangerous phase of climate change, as intensifying heat and recurring drought strain the country’s water supplies, agriculture and economy, according to a recent regional study produced by a multidisciplinary team of scientists from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius …
Botswana swimmers won two bronze medals at the Africa Aquatics Zone IV Open Water Championships in Mauritius, with Benco Van Rooyen and Muela Mutie taking medals in their respective divisions. The achievement is notable given Botswana's lack of natural marine environments for training, with the team competing against athletes from coastal nations with year-round ocean and river access.
Botswana swimmers won two bronze medals at the Africa Aquatics Zone IV Open Water Championships in Mauritius, with Benco Van Rooyen and Muela Mutie taking medals in their respective divisions. The achievement is notable given Botswana's lack of natural marine environments for training, with the team competing against athletes from coastal nations with year-round ocean and river access.
Wazha Matakule qualified for the World Under-20 Championships after winning bronze in the men's Under-20 100m (10.49s) at the SACA Under-18 and Under-20 championships in Mauritius. He joins three other Botswanan athletes who qualified during the 2026 BAA National Championships, as Team Botswana collected 20 medals at the SACA event.
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.
Botswana topped the medal standings at the Southern African Confederation of Athletics (SACA) championships in Mauritius on June 6 and 7, winning 10 gold, three silver, and seven bronze medals out of 12 participating countries. Standout performances included Same Mhutsiwa's two gold medals in the U20 categories and Junior Phatsima's double gold in the Men's U20 sprints.
Botswana is seeking to host the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group's Regional Training Academy in Gaborone, positioning itself as a regional leader in combating financial crime. Through the Institute for Combating Illicit Flow of Funds, the academy would serve as a centre of excellence for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing training across the region.
According to a regional study by scientists from seven southern African countries, Botswana is entering a more dangerous phase of climate change as intensifying heat and recurring drought strain water supplies, agriculture and economy.