In an entertainment world where women often linger just offstage, playing second fiddle to their male counterparts, a bold new event is ready to rewrite the script. Launching on April 4, UNNAMED, brought to life by Pacers Experiential Events, aims to firmly plant women at the heart of Botswana’s creative spotlight. This groundbreaking event, showcasing an exclusively female roster of performers and creatives, was born from a clear mission: to carve out deliberate space for...
As preparations near completion for the historic World Athletics Relays set for May, the National Stadium stands on the cusp of a significant milestone, awaiting official certification from World Athletics. Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture Jacob Kelebeng addressed Parliament this week, confirming that renovations on the stadium’s athletics track, the centerpiece for the global event scheduled for May 2–3, have been finalized. The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC)...
The 2026 Prefontaine Classic is shaping up to be a historic showdown in the men’s 200-meter dash, as sprint phenoms Letsile Tebogo, Kenny Bednarek, and the young Australian sensation Gout Gout prepare to face off in Eugene, Oregon. Each athlete brings a unique story, fierce talent, and world-class credentials that promise to electrify the track and captivate fans worldwide. This race, set against the backdrop of one of track and field’s most revered meets, will...
The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has ushered in a new era of leadership with the appointment of Kago Mosinyi as acting chief executive officer, stepping in to fill the sizeable shoes left by the association’s longest-serving CEO, Mfolo Mfolo. This transition, revealed exclusively by this publication, marks a pivotal moment in BFA’s administrative journey. Mosinyi’s rise comes on the heels of earlier reports that Mfolo would not seek to renew his contract, despite maintaining amicable...
The Botswana Vaccine Institute (BVI) has declared a State of Production Emergency in response to a surge of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) cases sweeping across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. This move is designed to accelerate vaccine production efforts aimed at curbing outbreaks that threaten the livestock sectors of multiple countries in Southern Africa. BVI Chief Executive Officer Andrew Madeswi explained to reporters this week that the unprecedented demand for FMD vaccines has compelled...
Though the Zebras returned from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) without a single win or goal to their name, their valiant grind on Africa’s grandest football stage didn’t go unrewarded. Each squad member is set to pocket a neat P150,000, a solid consolation for the tough campaign. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) revealed this week that the nation banked roughly $500,000 (around P6.6 million) from the team’s Morocco showing. Of that pot, over...
The 2026 Botswana Golden Grand Prix is set to play a pivotal role as a rehearsal for the forthcoming World Athletics Relays, organizers have confirmed. This event will serve as a critical operational test just one week before the international relay extravaganza arrives in Gaborone. In an exclusive interview this week, Glody Dube, founder of Golden Sports Agency, revealed that the meet scheduled for 26 April at the National Stadium will function as a comprehensive...
This week, officers from the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) and the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime (DCEC) launched an unprecedented raid on immigration offices housed at Loapi House and the Block 3 immigration complex in Gaborone. The operation, which began early Thursday and extended into Friday, saw sections of these key government buildings sealed off and official documents confiscated amid a probe into alleged corruption relating to the issuance of work and...
After 19 rounds in the FNB Premiership, the 2025/26 title race has morphed into a gripping duel between two giants, while down below, the relegation scrap is heating up, with nearly half the league nervously glancing over their shoulders. At the very top, former champions Jwaneng Galaxy and perennial contenders Gaborone United sit locked in a dead heat, both flaunting 44 points. Their records are mirror images: 13 wins, five draws, and just a single...
Botswana to co-host alongside SA, Zimbabwe, Namibia A press conference to be held in Botswana soon Sports Ministers from all four countries will attend BFA president, Babitseng will be a lead organizer The Botswana Football Association (BFA) has firmly thrown its hat into the ring for AFCON 2028, but this won’t be a solo effort. The association is putting forward a joint bid to co-host the tournament with South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, this publication...
