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Just before COVID-19 struck a devastating blow to virtually all sectors of the economy, President Mokgweetsi Masisi announced the lifting of the hunting ban which had been in place since 2014.It was sweet music to the BWPA and compatible conservation...

The biggest talking point of the weekend was the Minister of Youth, Sport, Gender and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare’s choice to participate in a charity match over watching the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between the Zebras and Libya in...

The country’s authorities submitted a 569-page bid book to CAF last month, which indicates a cost of $743 million is required for the refurbishment of existing and construction of new stadiums.The overall budget for the tournament is contained in...

The information is contained in the bid book Botswana submitted to CAF last month. A 40,000 seater, tentatively named Motlhaba will be built in Gabane, while a facility with a similar carrying capacity, called Letswai is earmarked for Maun.The other...

Jagdish Shah and Township Rollers have been lovey-dovey since around 2012, but it all ended in bitter circumstances on May 31. The relationship, to borrow from a cliché, has irretrievably broken down.Now each party is back at their mother’s house,...

Botswana is fresh from a victorious run in the Africa Cricket Association T20 South Central region qualifiers featuring Mozambique, Malawi, Mauritius, and Eswatini. But now the team will face a stern challenge as they flew out to Kenya today to play...

The sorry state of local football clubs, mostly who survive through the begging bowl, has opened them to abuse. All manner of deals are signed, with clubs hoping that they are finally on the track to Canaan.But it usually ends in tears. One Oscar...

Shah was at loggerheads with Rollers over an ownership model, where he was demanding full control of the popular side. However, after the two failed to reach consensus, Shah officially left Popa on May 31.Shah is on the BFL board by virtue of his...

For years, Khama has been the patron of the association but due to his recent troubles, he left the country in 2021 and is now staying in South Africa.His return date remains unknown amid a warrant of arrest hanging over his head.There has been no...

Namibia’s coitus interruptus at the very last minute left a sour after taste, but powers that be in Botswana felt a solo bid was worth a go. This despite lingering questions over the costs of a solo bid.The reason for a joint bid was to ease the...

Against odds after being abandoned by Namibia at the last minute, Botswana has soldiered on and the bid document, initially valued at P65million, was deposited in Cairo, Egypt, the CAF headquarters.Under the co-hosting arrangement, Botswana was...

Botswana has embarked on a solo bid after co-partner, Namibia pulled out at the last minute. Instead of following the Namibia route, Botswana officially put forward a solo bid, last month, when nominations closed.The deadline for the submission of a...

The intensity on the pitch was missing, leading to one fan quizzing, ‘ga e fele?’ as he yearned for the end of the prolonged torture which unfolded in painful slow motion right in front of his eyes.Was it really Gaborone United and Township...

Upon returning from South Africa, the team will head to Nairobi, Kenya for a six-nations tournament, the Continental Cup, which runs from June 7-22. Team captain, Karabo Motlhanka said the target is to win the South African tournament.“I believe it...

Bangladesh will host the T20 World Cup finals between September and October next year.The ICC, in awarding the hosting rights for the qualifiers, gave Botswana the right to organise the Division Two sub-regional qualifiers, while Uganda will host the...