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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...
Botswana reinforces its standing among Africa’s least corrupt nations Botswana has once again affirmed its reputation as one of Africa’s least corrupt nations, securing a robust position in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released this Tuesday. This achievement stands in stark contrast to much of the continent, where entrenched corruption and fragile accountability mechanisms continue to undermine governance. The latest CPI report casts a somber shadow over Africa’s governance landscape. The continent remains...
The political landscape complicates the comeback Recent Umbro sponsorship deal fuels comeback talk Rumors are swirling that Township Rollers and their former club president, Jagdish Shah, might be inching closer to rekindling their partnership amid the mounting financial and administrative chaos engulfing Botswana’s most storied football institution. Though no official word has surfaced, behind-the-scenes murmurs suggest informal discussions have taken place between Shah and the club’s current leadership. Shah, a longtime patron and a...
Arguably the longest-serving CEO in BFA history Mfolo Mfolo served under two BFA presidents Babitseng confirms Mfolo’s decision to step down Mfolo Mfolo, the steadfast CEO of the Botswana Football Association (BFA), is preparing to step down next month as his contract concludes, bringing to a close one of the most enduring and impactful leadership tenures in the history of Botswana’s football. Having navigated the association through the terms of two presidents, Maclean Letshwiti...
Premier League office to claim 10% of clubs’ gate takings Funds earmarked to settle referees’ allowances FNB Premiership set to kick off again this weekend The Botswana Football League (BFL), pinched tight by cash woes, has once again found itself knocking on the doors of its own member clubs for financial rescue during the 2025/2026 FNB Premiership season. The league’s secretariat has openly admitted to grappling with severe cash-flow headaches, sparking...
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...
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...
– 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...
