South African innovation set to expand across Africa

Numeral Group is backing the expansion of South African digital tipping platform Tipped.biz as part of its broader strategy to invest in practical fintech solutions that solve real-world challenges across Africa. As consumers increasingly embrace digital payments and carry less cash, millions of frontline service workers risk losing an important source of supplementary income. Recognising this shift, Numeral Group invested in Tipped.biz, a locally developed platform that enables customers to tip instantly using personalised QR...

Inside Rollers’ P20 million Diadora partnership

Township Rollers have just penned one of the most significant commercial deals in the annals of Botswana football; a five-year technical sponsorship with Italy’s renowned sportswear brand, Diadora. This landmark agreement is set to breathe new vigor into the club’s operations and ambitions, signaling a fresh dawn for the Gaborone giants. Unveiled with much anticipation this week, the deal carries an estimated value of P20 million over five years. Diadora’s contribution is no mere token;...

BFL shareholders target Showa

Botswana Football League (BFL) finds itself engulfed in a fresh governance storm as a coalition of shareholders mounts a concerted effort to unseat board chairperson Sipho Showa. The group charges Showa with overseeing a period marked by financial deterioration, governance lapses, and a leadership approach that has sown deep-seated distrust within the nation’s premier football administration. This upheaval unfolds amid a precarious chapter for the BFL, grappling with acute funding shortfalls, eroding commercial partnerships, and...

BFA orders clubs to field youth or face sanctions

The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has introduced comprehensive regulations requiring clubs at all levels to provide genuine opportunities for young footballers. These measures mark one of the most significant shifts in player development policy in Botswana’s football history. Signed by BFA President Tariq Babitseng and General Secretary Kago Mosinyi, the 2026 BFA Play Rules and Regulations (PRAR) took effect on June 30, 2026. They impose strict youth quotas and minimum playing time mandates designed to...

Avani raises the bar with conservation-inspired house wine collection

Luxury hospitality and wildlife conservation came together in an elegant fusion last week as Avani Gaborone Hotel & Casino unveiled its exclusive collection of house wines, a premium range designed not only to elevate the guest experience but also to contribute towards protecting Africa’s endangered wildlife. Developed in collaboration with South Africa’s Huppenberg Wines in the Western Cape, the new collection introduces three carefully crafted wines named after some of the continent’s most iconic yet...

The quiet architect of Kebinatshipi’s rise

Every time Botswana’s sprint sensation Collen Kebinatshipi charges down the home stretch, outpacing some of the fastest men in the world, the spotlight naturally falls on the athlete. Yet, away from the cameras and the applause, a reserved schoolteacher has quietly spent more than two decades shaping some of Botswana’s finest sprint talent. His name is Chilume Ntshwarang – known within athletics circles as “Chippa” – but beyond the track, he remains one of the...

Minister Kelebeng appoints new BNSC Board

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. Leading this fresh team is Goitseone Gadifele, General Manager of Jwaneng Mine, as the UDC government aims to steer Botswana sport toward a new path amid growing financial pressures. Gadifele, a seasoned mining engineer and corporate leader, will chair the 11-member board for the next...

Rollers skeletons stirring in time of crisis

Township Rollers, undeniably Botswana’s crown jewel of football and a club that commands fierce loyalty, now finds itself caught in one of the stormiest stretches in its storied modern history. For decades, Mapalastina – the club’s hallowed home ground, stood tall as a beacon of local football glory. This was more than just a team; it was a juggernaut powered by a steady stream of trophies, a galaxy of star players, and, crucially, rock-solid financial...