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Manyana 4x4 Meet returns with 30+ South African vehicles

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The second Manyana 4X4 Meet and Camp, organised by Maverick Motorsport and Ranger Girls, will feature over 30 monster vehicles from South Africa and six 4x4 clubs from Botswana. The event will include off-road competitions (tug of war, sand time trial, and king of the hill), camping, sightseeing of heritage sites, and local business support.

25 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Yesterday

  1. Manyana 4x4 Meet returns with 30+ South African vehicles

    The second Manyana 4X4 Meet and Camp, organised by Maverick Motorsport and Ranger Girls, will feature over 30 monster vehicles from South Africa and six 4x4 clubs from Botswana. The event will include off-road competitions (tug of war, sand time trial, and king of the hill), camping, sightseeing of heritage sites, and local business support.

    25 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana

  2. 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

  2. Prisons XI to be crowned league champions at Galaxy Stadium

    Prisons XI will face Jwaneng Young Stars this afternoon at Galaxy Stadium, where they will be officially crowned and handed the league trophy. Led by Kaelo 'Digger' Montwedi and assisted by former player Tatenda Mbikiwa, the team started their season poorly before improving.

    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. 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

  3. Gaborone United seek FNB Premiership title against TAFIC

    Log leaders Gaborone United require three points against TAFIC FC on April 25 to seal the FNB Premiership championship and defend their title. The defending champions have accumulated 65 points with three games remaining, while TAFIC, in 12th position with 25 points, fight to avoid relegation.

    23 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana

  4. Botswana Golden Grand Prix set for April 26 at National Stadium

    The Botswana Golden Grand Prix will take place at the National Stadium on April 26, featuring international and local athletes competing in sprints and middle-distance events. Notable absences include elite runners Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori, and Collen Kebinatshipi, though athletes like Tshepiso Masalela and the national 4x100m relay teams are entered.

    23 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana

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