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Concerns of match-fixing emerged after an audio clip featuring the voices believed to be those of referee, Joshua Bondo and BFA official, Monnakgotla Mojaki was leaked recently.The Ministry of Youth, Sport, Gender and Culture as well as the Botswana...

Botswana got the nod to host the international meet and authorities have been hard at work trying to put together an event that will leave lasting impressions with the eyes of the world firmly on the southern African country.The last-minute...

All sports talk was expected to be dominated by Botswana’s hosting of arguably the country’s biggest sporting event, the Golden Grand Prix. It has been all positive with news that top athletics stars are heading to Gaborone for this weekend’s...

Last week Friday began with news that prominent referee, Joshua Bondo and three other officials, Mogomotsi Morakile, Kitso Sibanda, and Tshepo Gobagoba had been slapped with a suspension by CAF owing to inaccurate reporting.Bondo, who was the centre...

The two countries had raised their hands to co-host the biennial tournament, but today Namibia's sports minister, Agnes Tjongarero wrote to her Botswana counterpart, Tumiso Rakgare indicating they will not continue with the bid. Namibia said the...

These have remained allegations and difficult to prove in the absence of solid evidence. It is something that will continue being whispered in the corridors without any firm action taken.However, the referees’ committee must take the allegations...

Sikwane joined the BFA exactly a year ago, but will now leave for greener pastures and is expected to start duty in Tanzania in mid-May.The former Gaborone United general manager confirmed the development to Mmegi Sport this morning. "It is true that...

Reports have been rife that the former Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development is angling for a return to Lekidi Football Centre. However, he said the speculation is untrue.“(It is) Not true at all,” Makgalemele curtly said...

I guess BoBA will welcome new members to its ranks to help grow the sport.The likes of Matebele FC’s Kenalemang Neo would do well by applying for the BoBA membership. If they feel they have outgrown the amateur ranks, which fall under BoBA, there...

The echo for survival in the hills that provide panoramic views of Lobatse is growing fainter. Gunners’ voice is fading and the rescue mission could soon be aborted, despite 10 games remaining in the season.Gunners are about to go out without even...

This is just 16 spots off their worst ever position of 165 recorded way back in 1999. The Zebras suffered another loss on Friday, going down 2-0 to Equatorial Guinea in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.This means the national team has gone eight...

As the richest women’s boxing competition draws to a close in Delhi, Botswana’s representatives are already preparing to board the plane back home without any medals.Botswana had sent three boxers to the tournament which ends on Saturday. A total...

Amantle Montsho’s crowning moment as a world champion in 2011 took place 12,658km away from the Botswana capital, Gaborone. Montsho was crowned champion in Daegu, South Korea during the World Championships, marking a first for the country.The...

Serufho, addressing journalists, indicated Botswana will need at least five stadiums that meet CAF requirements, while neighbours, Namibia have to provide three quality facilities.Last year, the two countries announced a joint bid for the 2027...

Here we are talking about the crème-la-de-crème of world athletics coming to Gaborone. It is the first time fans will get to see these stars on Botswana soil in a once-in-a-while experience and it’s all thanks to largely the efforts of one man;...