Waking up Peleng giants
Despite the troubles that Extension Gunners find themselves in, there is hope that the team can still be saved. Tsa Gae Pty Ltd – a company contracted to manage the team – has vowed to turn the tables...
View ArticleOrapa or Galaxy?
STAFF WRITER OTHUSITSE TLHOBOGANG asked Debswana to state which team the Debswana Managing Director Balisi Bonyongo will support but hit a black. What is clear though is that he will celebrate with the...
View ArticleBtv to produce 70 netball matches
The Netball World Youth Cup (NWYC) and Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC) committee revealed that in partnership with the Department of Broadcasting Services they will produce 70 games and all...
View ArticleUnstoppable Jaguars!
For centuries football has been the dominant sport in Botswana commanding a large following. This tradition, however, seems to be under threat with the introduction of other sporting codes like rugby....
View ArticleKalahari Challenge brings in Magwinya Express
Organisers of the annual Gem Diamonds Kalahari Challenge are calling on locals to increase their participation in the event. The race – on its 13th year – has grown tremendously over the years. Entries...
View ArticleBAA recycling tired bodies or …
...As some question the return of Mooketsi The recent developments at the crisis-prone Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) have left a bitter among close observers who now accuse the association of...
View ArticleGalaxy gun for league title
Newly crowned Mascom Top 8 champions Jwaneng Galaxy are fired up for the BTC premiership honours. Galaxy are currently in a good position to challenge for the title. The Jwaneng side is currently in...
View ArticleRetired players matter – Foundation
Creative Stars Foundation (CSF) Chairman Letsweletse Moshabi says retired sports stars need to be supported so that they can fend for themselves even when their playing days are over. Moshabi said...
View ArticleMetropolitan Chess tourney reaches climax
A fierce competition is expected at the 2017 Metropolitan National Chess Championships as the competition reaches its climax. The championships reach the final stage with the finals to be played from...
View ArticleSo close, yet so far …
The Botswana national cricket team has missed a chance to book a place into the ICC World Cricket League Division 5. This follows the team’s failure to finish first at the ICC World Cricket League...
View ArticleTafic or Motlakase or…
Debswana First Division North League (FDN) will go down to the wire to pick its winner. Just two points do separate the top two in the FDN League with a single game to go. It does not get much more...
View ArticleStrong team for World Relays
The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) has put together a strong team to take part at the IAAF World Relays Championships in Bahamas from 22-23 April 2017. The 13-member team is made up of seven men...
View ArticleBathai’s unfinished business
The newly elected Botswana Karate Association (BOKA) president Tshepo Bathai has vowed to turn the association around during his second tenure. Bathai, who was voted into office a fortnight ago, is not...
View ArticleBPL investigates sale of fake tickets
An internal investigation has been instigated by Botswana Premier League (BPL) into the alleged fraudulent selling of match tickets over the weekend. It is reported that two individuals were caught...
View ArticleTop 8: Sponsorship negotiations underway
With the Mascom Top 8 contract with the Botswana Football Association (BFA) having come to an end, the football fraternity has been curious on whether it will be renewed. This comes after reports that...
View ArticleA peep into Mamelodi’s head
After a year of suspension from the Botswana Premier League (BPL) CEO post Bennett Mamelodi’s contract was finally terminated this month. Since his case, Mamelodi has never agreed to talk to the media...
View ArticleTafic, Sharps enter big league
After an agonising wait Tafic Sporting Club has finally made a comeback to the BTC Premiership. This follows Tafic’s 2-1 win over Sua Flamingos over the weekend. The waiting was very long as it took...
View ArticleFinal touches for Netball World Youth Cup
The chairperson of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Netball World Youth Cup has expressed delight at how preparations are currently going. Prisca Mokgadi said with about 75 per cent of the...
View ArticleHere to stay - Tafic
The City of Francistown is expected to spring back to life following city favourite Tafic’s return to the premier league. While this means excitement to football lovers as top local teams will now be...
View ArticleThe best yet to come - coach
Athletics stakeholders are in agreement that local athletes need to be supported throughout the year for them to continue doing well. This comes after a brilliant performance by the Botswana’s 4x400m...
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