A Red Devil’s Renaissance: How Danny Welbeck Defied the Odds to Become Brighton’s Master Mentor

At 35, Danny Welbeck is playing some of the finest football of his career, fuelled by the relentless standards instilled in him during his formative years at Manchester United. In a reflection on his remarkable journey, the seasoned striker opens up about surviving career-threatening injuries, mentoring the next generation at Brighton & Hove Albion, and why his love for the beautiful game burns brighter than ever. There is a quiet dignity to Danny Welbeck. In a modern footballing era...

Letlole La Rona Reports 7% Revenue Growth and 97% Occupancy as Portfolio Fundamentals Hold

Revenue increased by 7% to P106.9 million (Dec 2024: P100.2 million) Occupancy levels remained strong at 97%, with collection rates at 97% Net fair value loss of P4.5 million Profit before tax decreased to P40.6 million (Dec 2024: P82.6 million) Interim distribution of 4.40 thebe per linked unit (Dec 2024: 6.31 thebe), reflecting a more conservative capital allocation approach Letlole La Rona Limited (“LLR” or “the Group”) has announced its unaudited financial results for the...

Rollers in talks with Arab investors

Botswana’s most storied football club, Township Rollers, is on the brink of a critical financial rescue, with advanced talks underway involving Arab investors aimed at stabilizing the club’s precarious operations. Inside sources reveal that the club’s leadership recently convened a meeting with players and technical staff to outline the unfolding takeover plans. Club chairman Thapelo Pabalinga, general manager Motshegetsi Mafa, and spokesperson Kaizer Sekaba attended the briefing, seeking to calm growing anxieties about the club’s...

Standard Chartered Botswana opens applications for Women in Tech Cohort 3

Standard Chartered Botswana, in partnership with Dream Factory Foundation, has opened applications for the 2026 Women in Tech Accelerator programme. Since its launch in Botswana in 2024, this initiative has driven impressive results, boosting revenue by over P5 million, creating 128 new jobs, and distributing more than P1.4 million in seed funding. Many startups that completed the programme have continued to grow, leveraging their experience to secure an additional P400,000 in external funding. Now entering...

Minister Chombo Tables P691.6 Million Budget

Vows to Tackle GBV and Youth Unemployment The Minister of Youth and Gender Affairs, Honourable Lesego Chombo, on Monday presented sweeping budget proposals totalling over P691 million to the Committee of Supply, outlining an ambitious agenda anchored on combating gender-based violence, empowering women economically, and transforming opportunities for Botswana’s youth. Addressing the Committee under Organisation 2200, Minister Chombo requested P686,649,970.00 for recurrent expenditure and P5,000,000 for development purposes for the 2026/2027 financial year, a budget...

The Dragons Awaken: F1 Returns to Shanghai for 2026’s First

Sprint After Explosive Australian Opener Following a sensational Mercedes 1-2 finish in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Formula 1 heads to the Shanghai International Circuit for the first Sprint weekend of the 2026 era. SuperSport remains at the absolute heart of the spectacle, delivering unmatched, on-the-ground coverage of every high-octane moment as the championship battle intensifies If the 2026 Formula 1 season opener was any indication, motorsport fans are in for an electrifying year of high-stakes racing and technical...

From Senegalese Roots to Tyneside Royalty: Malick Thiaw’s Unshakable Premier League Dream

Malick Thiaw’s journey to Newcastle United is a breathtaking tapestry of Senegalese wisdom, unyielding discipline, and a deep-rooted faith that fuels his Premier League ambitions. In this feature, the formidable defender opens up about his multicultural heritage, the trials of adapting to English football, and why the Geordie faithful have already given him a permanent place in their hearts. Following last weekend’s agonising 2-1 derby defeat to Sunderland, the current international break offers Newcastle United a...

Voted By Mzansi, Liema Wins Big Brother Mzansi S6 BAZOZWA

After weeks of strategising and intense gameplay, the record-breaking Season 6 of Big Brother Mzansi Bazozwa ended on a high this Sunday, 22 March, when Liema was crowned as the grand prize winner of R2 million! Over and above the R2 million grand prize, Liema wins over R3000 in cash prizes collected from the various weekly sponsorship challenges in the house. Of the total votes cast Liema received 33.84%, Thandeka 29.97% and Bravo B 14.90%....

Isithembu sika Msongelwa returns for Season 2

Produced by Pula Bakgaga Media and Kusa Films, the hit drama series Isithembu sika Msongelwa returns for a gripping second season, bringing new episodes to screens every Monday from 6 April 2026 at 20:00 on Mzansi Magic. Watch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETUguUX-q7Q Led by acclaimed actor Andile Mxakaza (Isibaya, Shaka iLembe, Housekeepers), Season 2 deepens the emotional and cultural complexities of polygamy through the story of Msongelwa, a taxi owner determined to undo his polygamous marriage in pursuit of a monogamous life...