The economic impact of sports, both directly and indirectly, establishes it as a highly lucrative and transformative sector, according to Tebogo Matebesi, the Deputy Permanent Secretary for Youth, Gender, Sport, and Culture. At the 2024 AUSC forum, Matebesi articulated how sports can transcend its role as a mere pastime to become a formidable economic catalyst, capitalizing on areas like tourism and regional advancement. Drawing from European Commission data, Matebesi noted that in 2012, sports contributed...

In a historic triumph for Botswana, the Zebras, the country’s senior men’s national football team, have achieved what was once deemed improbable: qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This remarkable feat was not just a victory on the field but a moment of profound national pride, as Botswana re-emerges on the continental football stage after a 12-year hiatus. The Zebras’ qualification journey culminated in a gripping 1-1 draw against Egypt on November...

Betway has unveiled an initiative that has set the sports world abuzz: the appointment of four promising athletes as beneficial owners of Betway/Delta Bay (Pty) Ltd. This move is not merely a token gesture; it represents a profound investment in the future of sports in Botswana. The announcement, attended by dignitaries and sports enthusiasts alike, named Chedza Julius, Edwin Masuge, Gloria Majaga, and Collen Kebinatshipi as the new beneficiaries, each with a unique story and...

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...

Botswana is set to conclude the year on a high note as it hosts the Zone VI Senior Club Volleyball Championships from December 5th to 15th in Gaborone. The Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) is poised to welcome delegations from ten nations, each arriving a day prior to the tournament’s commencement at Ditshupo Hall, where four courts have been meticulously prepared for the event Karate team in Spain for World Cup In another thrilling development, Botswana’s...

Peter Kesitilwe has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Botswana Football League (BFL) Board, bringing a wealth of experience and vision to the role. Alongside him, Sipho Showa has been named the new Independent Director of the BFL Board. Both leaders are expected to play crucial roles in driving the league forward and enhancing the development of football in Botswana. Their appointments come at a pivotal time as the BFL seeks to strengthen...

Former Township Rollers’ long-serving chief financier and club president, Jagdish Shah, has announced his departure from football administration. Shah, who currently serves as the deputy treasurer of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), made this declaration at the Botswana Football League (BFL) annual general assembly this week. “After serving football for the past 11 years, today is officially my last day, and I want to thank and appreciate everyone who has supported me throughout this journey,”...

Despite enduring three seasons without a title sponsor, local clubs have demonstrated their tenacity, competing toe-to-toe with Africa’s football powerhouses. The diamond-mining club, Orapa United, has become the third team from Botswana to reach the group stages of the CAF Confederations Cup, a historic achievement in their 12-year existence. Orapa United’s road to the CAF Confederation Cup began when Jwaneng Galaxy, the Orange FA Cup champions, opted to compete in the CAF Champions League, thereby...

Township Rollers have opted to exclude South African stars Thabo Rakhale and Tsepo ‘Skhwama’ Matete from their squad as they gear up for the highly anticipated 2024-2025 football season. This strategic decision is part of the club’s efforts to finalize its roster ahead of the competitive battles that lie ahead. At a press briefing on Friday evening, Rollers’ head coach, Mogomotsi ‘Teenage’ Mpote, articulated that the exclusion of the two players stemmed primarily from persistent...