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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.
22 hours ago · Mmegi →
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.
22 hours ago · Mmegi →
A one-day knockout tournament organized by Goi's Grill aims to raise awareness against gender-based violence under the theme "Dont Ka GBV," bringing together clubs from Mmankgodi, Kumakwane, Gabane and Thamaga. The organizer said the tournament will feature GBV victims, police, and activists to brief spectators on the issue, seeking to drive messages about protecting vulnerable members of society and highlight sport's role in promoting social change.
22 hours ago · Mmegi →
Orapa lost 5-1 to Gaborone United in the championship final in Palapye. Mbulawa believes the gap between the sides stems from experience, exposure, and squad depth rather than talent.
12 June 2026 · Mmegi →
TAFIC, which had been managed by a company with Petro Hyper owning 90% and the society owning 10%, has returned to full society control following the departure of Petro Hyper. The majority shareholders notified the society of the lapsed management contract, and the society has requested a meeting to resolve outstanding issues.
12 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Bobirwa District Council and contractor BWX Link Holdings have agreed to conduct a final account assessment to resolve a legal dispute and enable a new contract, paving the way for completion of the Bobonong Sports Facility whose construction began in November 2019. Phase two construction, stalled for several years, includes volleyball and netball courts, an artificial turf football pitch, and an athletics track.
11 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Two Botswanan women, Gaone Poane and Kessie France-Ketletseng, officiated at the 2026 Roland Garros Grand Slam tournament in Paris, marking a shift in Botswana's representation in global sport beyond athletics and demonstrating opportunities for women in sports roles beyond competition.
11 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
10 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Kanye United secured promotion to the Debswana First Division South after winning the 2026 BFA Southern Block Promotional Playoffs with 12 points and +7 goal difference. The team will compete in the top division next season against established clubs.
10 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Several ambitious football clubs in Botswana, including VTM FC, Matebele FC, and Masitaoka FC, have collapsed, exposing systemic vulnerabilities rooted in short-term ambitions, heavy reliance on individual benefactors, and economic challenges that have made sustained sponsorship impossible.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
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 →
The Botswana National Olympic Committee president has described the absence of organized school sports as a "national crisis," warning that continued lack of structured sports participation in schools jeopardizes the country's long-term athletic success and risks losing an entire generation of athletes.
9 June 2026 · Weekend Post →
The founding president of Botswana's karate federation, speaking to Sport Monitor, called for increased financial support, noting that athletes historically relied on parental funding for equipment and travel while the sport won medals at international competitions despite limited resources.
9 June 2026 · Mmegi →
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.
9 June 2026 · Mmegi →
GU secured their third consecutive national crown and became the first champions under the newly introduced national league format. They defeated Orapa in a match at Palapye Stadium on Saturday, coming from 1-0 down to win.
9 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana's inaugural national women's league culminated in Gaborone United's Red Roses defeating Orapa United 5-1 in the national championship final in Palapye, but the match exposed a disconnect between the growing quality of play and the limited recognition and support given to women's football.
9 June 2026 · Mmegi →
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.
9 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
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.
9 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Notwane and Maun Heroes netball clubs have submitted a letter to the BONA national executive committee calling for the ouster of the vice president-technical, citing failures in coordinating technical structures, advancing coaching and umpiring standards, and concerns over merit-based coaching appointments and athlete selection.
8 June 2026 · Mmegi →
Botswana Netball Association cancelled the men's netball finals scheduled for this weekend after match-fixing reports, with clubs alleging lack of communication and improper handling of the allegations by the executive committee.
8 June 2026 · Mmegi →
The Botswana National Olympic Committee provisionally suspended 800m runner Letlhogonolo Mokgethi after he tested positive for 19-norandrosterone during an in-competition test in April 2026. This suspension occurs alongside an ongoing court case involving four other track athletes over doping allegations.
8 June 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
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 →
Etsogile Ngwako, a certified World Boxing International Referee and Judge, has been appointed to officiate at the 2026 World Boxing Cup in Guizhou, China, from June 15-22. The Botswana Boxing Association hailed the appointment as a significant achievement reflecting growing international recognition of Botswana's technical officials.
8 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Botswana will host the 2026 African Individual Chess Championships at Debswana Jwaneng Mine from June 18 to 27, marking the first time the country hosts the continent's premier individual chess competition. The event is expected to attract players from 25 African countries, including three Grandmasters and more than 10 International Masters, and coincides with the 50th anniversary of the African Chess Confederation.
8 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →