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The incumbent president, Katlholo Mosimanegape,, and his secretary-general, Nozie Malunga Payet, have shown interest in remaining on the committee. Payet wants to return as public relations officer (PRO) while Mosimanegape wants to retain his...

The Serbian Embassy in Pretoria rejected the visa applications as they were submitted late by the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA).Team manager, Isaac Mbise told MmegiSport that they were informed by BAA that visa applications had been rejected...

The deadline for qualification is Sunday and tomorrow's event presents athletes with the final chance to book their place on the plane to Nassau, The Bahamas, where the World Athletics Relays will be held on May 4 and 5. The qualification period...

Reizniece-Ozola said the visit comes at a time when FIDE is celebrating its 100th anniversary and they want to engage as many chess communities and federations as possible. “Our family has grown big with more than 200 federations and FIDE is doing...

The event drew ISSSA members from Kanye, Gaborone, Francistown and Palapye. The competition was divided into Under-14, Under-15, Under-17, and Under-19 cater to for all athletes within the school system. Participating schools included John Mackenzie...

As Rakgare's first term in office nears its end with the general elections around the corner, the minister reflects on an often difficult journey. Rakgare was appointed minister on November 6, 2019, and he describes it as the best day of his life...

While there was a public outcry over the cost of the bid book at P61 million, Rakgare said the actual cost was P43 million, with the rest of the money going to government coffers as tax. He said the whole bidding process did not cost the country P72...

Botswana men snatched silver medal in the 4x400m relay while the women settled for bronze medal. According to information reaching SportMonitor, an inquiry was made to the Games Local Organising Committee (LOC) regarding the medals."We tried to ask...

Thuto vowed over the weekend that it is high time the BNSC recognised BABUSA. Speaking to SportMonitor on the sidelines of the inaugural International Shito-Ryu Kenshikan Kenshikai Karatedo Botswana (ISKKB) inter club tournament held at University of...

The event, which is a first of its kind, is the brainchild of Harvinder Singh Dhaliwal.He told MmegiSport this week that the idea struck him last year when he was assisting Thuto Boswa Rehabilitation Centre in Ramotswa, in organising a half marathon...

To bring one of the world's greatest boxing icons to Botswana, it will cost the organisers P7.8 million after the fee was reduced from P13.6 million.One of the event organisers, Moabi Ngaka told MmegiSport that they are racing against time to...

Tebogo Kesupile is the acting CEO, a role she assumed after the departure of Botho Bayendi last year.There was excitement within the sporting fraternity when Bayendi was introduced as the CEO on a five-year contract in April 2022. Bayendi joined the...

The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) announced that P50, 000 is set aside for a gold medal, P30, 000 for a silver, and P20, 000 for a bronze.During the 2019 edition in Rabat, Morocco, Botswana won five gold, three silver, and six bronze...

Haingura clocked a world leading 1:43.94 at the Athletics South Africa Grand Prix 2 in Pretoria, which earned him a ticket to Paris. Haingura adds to five other athletes who have already qualified for the Olympics set for July. Meanwhile at the same...

Metropolitan contributed P152, 800 towards the 2024 BCF National Championships. Speaking at the sponsorship handover, Metropolitan Life of Botswana chief executive officer, Boitumelo Mogopa, said her company has been a stalwart supporter of...