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Tlotlo Kebinakgabo

2026-05-062026-10-16

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Botswana Gazette

    … TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO Celebrated South African hip hop artist Kwesta has revealed that he still owes Botswana’s comedian, musician and content creator William Last KRM a collaboration. …

    “I Owe William Last”
  3. May 2026
  4. The Botswana Gazette

    At the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, the two athletes framed victory and qualification as a continental statement, not only a national one TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO For two days in Gaborone, the spotlight of global athletics shifted to Africa, and for some of the continent’s faste …

    Simbine, Tebogo Highlight Africa’s Big  Moment
  5. The Botswana Gazette

    Coach Justice Dipeba backs Botswana’s women athletes after online criticism, insisting patience and protection are key to long-term progress TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO Botswana national athletics coach Justice Dipeba has urged patience with the women athletes particularly the 4x400m and …

    Patience Urged On Women Athletes

Monday 24 August

  1. AfDB calls on Botswana to diversify revenue through tax reform

    The African Development Bank says Botswana must strengthen tax administration, digital systems, and tax bases to mobilize domestic revenue as diamond revenues weaken.

    24 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

  2. Japanese vehicles account for 70% of first-time car registrations

    Japanese vehicles dominated Botswana's first-time vehicle registrations in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for 70.3 percent of the total.

    24 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Botswana beach volleyball team enters African qualification for LA28

    Ranked second in Africa, Botswana's beach volleyball team has entered a 24-team continental qualification field in Egypt, targeting the World Championships and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

    19 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Selebi Phikwe mall construction begins targeting 2027 opening

    Construction has begun on the over P200 million Zana Junction Mall in Selebi Phikwe, with developers targeting a September 2027 opening as part of the town's economic renewal.

    9 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Makgadikgadi Grand Slam softball tournament launched for 2026

    The inaugural Makgadikgadi Grand Slam Series 2026 has been launched as a national softball competition aimed at expanding competitive opportunities, developing talent, and promoting sports tourism in the Makgadikgadi region, with a P75,000 champions' prize.

    5 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

  2. Inaugural Tati River Cup aims to boost Francistown tourism and football

    The inaugural HSNV-sponsored Tati River Pre-Season Tournament, set for next week, is positioned by organisers as an event that could transform Francistown into Botswana's football destination while driving tourism, business and regional football development.

    5 August 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Letsile Tebogo Charitable Foundation launches with cancer focus

    The Letsile Tebogo Charitable Foundation has been officially launched to support cancer survivors and their families while promoting awareness, early detection, and improved access to support services. Orange Botswana has committed P250,000 towards the initiative.

    29 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

  2. Botswana Boxing Association on track with 2026 calendar

    The Botswana Boxing Association says it has largely kept to its 2026 calendar, with major competitions, club development and national team programmes continuing as planned.

    29 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Francistown hosts inaugural Tati River pre-season football tournament

    The HSNV-sponsored Tati River Pre-Season Tournament, a one-day competition, will kick off the new Botswana Premier League season on August 8 in Francistown, aiming to boost business activity in the country's second city.

    15 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Botswana businesses cite fiscal strain and rising costs

    Businesses in Botswana view government spending as a major constraint on operations, citing fiscal strain, weaker government spending, and rising costs as economic headwinds, according to a Bank of Botswana survey.

    7 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

  2. South African artist Kwesta owes William Last collaboration

    After performing in Thamaga, South African hip hop artist Kwesta revealed he still owes Botswana's William Last KRM a long-discussed collaboration.

    7 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Simbine and Tebogo frame relay victory as continental statement

    At the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, athletes Simbine and Tebogo framed their victory and qualification as a continental achievement for Africa, not only a national one.

    6 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

  2. Botswana athletics coach urges patience with women relay teams

    Botswana national athletics coach Justice Dipeba has defended the women athletes, particularly the 4x400m and 4x100m relay teams, following online criticism of their performance at the Debswana World Athletics, calling for patience and protection to support long-term progress.

    6 May 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

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