CAF boosts funding for member Associations by 500%

  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is undergoing a financial transformation that is reshaping the landscape of football across the continent. At the center of this change is CAF President Patrice Motsepe, whose leadership has ushered in a period of unprecedented investment and reform. One of the most striking developments is the annual financial contribution of $1 million (approximately P13, 373, 320.00) that CAF now provides to each of its 54 member associations, a...

Gov’t cautiously enters the global cannabis market

  The Umbrella for Democratic Change  (UDC) government has officially stepped into the global cannabis economy, though not in the way many might have anticipated. With the release of the Cannabis Regulations in the Extraordinary Government Gazette on January 12, 2026, Botswana has taken a decisive legal and economic stride, one that unlocks opportunities in industry, science, and export markets, while unequivocally shutting the door on recreational use.   Anchored by the Cannabis Act of...

Glody Dube reclaims Botswana Golden Grand Prix

– Newly appointed Minister of Sport and Arts, Kelebeng, steps in – The new government is restoring order, including in sports – Serufho, BNSC CEO, was summoned to the Ministry this week – The Botswana Golden Grand Prix will be held on April 12th In a dramatic turn of events, Botswana’s sport fraternity has observed the recent reinstatement of Glody Dube’s rights to host the prestigious Botswana Golden Grand Prix. This decision comes on the...

Who will claim the FNB Premiership crown?

In a thrilling season that has captivated football enthusiasts across Botswana, the 2024/25 FNB Premiership is poised on a knife-edge. With four teams fiercely contending for the coveted championship title, the stakes have never been higher. The prize of P1.4 million awaits the victor, a testament to the league’s growing prominence, bolstered by a lucrative sponsorship from First National Bank Botswana (FNBB) amounting to P28.5 million over three years. Tafic, a club once synonymous with...

Urgent return of School Sports – Minister Kelebeng

The newly appointed Minister of Sports and Arts has declared an urgent priority to reinstate school sports, which have been on hold since 2019. This suspension followed the then Ministry of Basic Education (MOBE) accruing approximately P30 million in unpaid teacher allowances. A memorandum dated March 6, 2020, signed by then-MOBE Permanent Secretary Bridget John, cited budgetary restrictions as the cause for this decision. “The Ministry has struggled to cover participation fees due to its...