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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

As the Africa Cup of Nations jamboree explodes into a fierce ball of action in Morocco next year in December, Botswana's Zebras will be amongst the dancers at the football carnival. The pressure was on the Zebras when all their neighbours, bar one, had already booked themselves a ticket to Morocco before Tuesday's deciding matches, notes Staff Writer, MQONDISI DUBE

Mqondisi Dube | 19 November 2024

High five: Zebras players celebrate their draw against Egypt. Botswana will be among 24 nations at next year’s AFCON finals PIC: Weam Mostafa/BackpagePix

Morocco date: The Mares long secured their spot at the Women’s AFCON finals PIC: BFA

Mares, Zebras set perfect date in Morocco

In the biblical story of Noah and the floods, two of every kind of animal, male and female, were allowed into the ark to escape the rising water levels. Now, as the floods of celebration reach the Botswana shores, the Mares and their male counterparts, the Zebras have made it to the Africa Cup of Nations finals ark, writes KABELO BORANABI

Kabelo Boranabi | 22 November 2024

Omitted: Magang’s name was not on the list of contestants PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Magang's name 'oddly' omitted for global post

The Botswana Volleyball Federation (BVF) president Tsoseletso Magang's dream of serving on the World Volleyball Federation (FIVB) board went up in smoke after her name was not included in the list of contestants.

Calistus Kolantsho | 22 November 2024

Domestic rivalry resumes after AFCON euphoria

Celebrations for the Zebras Africa Cup of Nations qualification will be put aside as the focus shifts to domestic action.

Kabelo Boranabi | 22 November 2024

Running battles: Affiliates want to voice their concerns over the BAA PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

Tense BAA meetings on the cards

Sparks are expected to fly at two Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) meetings to be held tomorrow at Lekidi Football Centre.

Calistus Kolantsho | 22 November 2024

Bad day: Botswana suffered a heavy 64-0 loss to Morocco

The Vultures upbeat despite 64-0 loss to Morocco

The men’s senior rugby team, The Vultures, remain confident ahead of their encounter against Cameroon on Sunday.

Calistus Kolantsho | 15 November 2024

Zebras receive plaudits for AFCON berth

It was a nervy 90 minutes of football as the Zebras held African powerhouse, Egypt to a 1-1 draw to secure a spot at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Only the second AFCON qualification, the achievement was welcomed with celebrations, with the team receiving plaudits from all sports corners in the country. MmegiSport Correspondent, KABELO BORANABI was at the Zebras watch party at Cresta Lodge in Gaborone to capture the reactions of those in attendance

Kabelo Boranabi | 22 November 2024

Long serving: Dambe. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Dambe, Piro remaining survivors from 2012 flight

The Zebras' AFCON plane has remained grounded since that historic trip to Equatorial Guinea and Gabon but will be up in the skies next year in December after a decade.

Kabelo Boranabi | 22 November 2024

Gruelling: Efforts are underway to replace the Toyota 1,000km Desert Race PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

BORRC mulls 1,000km race in 2025

Local off-road racing could see the return of the longest race in the country, the 1,000km race in 2025.

Kabelo Boranabi | 22 November 2024

Monene led GU to a resounding 8-0 win over Police XI in a GACFA Women’s Division 1 League tie played at Lekidi West grounds on Sunday morning. PIC PHATSIMO KAPENG

Red Roses adopt unpredictable approach

Gaborone United (GU) Ladies team head coach, William ‘Raizor’ Monene, fully understands knives are out for his side and seeks to have unpredictable approach to this campaign.

Kabelo Boranabi | 19 November 2024

Zebras face Egypt in high-stakes battle

Chakalisa Dube | 19 November 2024

Head-to-head could decide Zebras' fate

Mqondisi Dube | 19 November 2024

BTTA set eyes on LA28 Olympics

Kabelo Boranabi | 15 November 2024

Vultures fly into unchartered waters

Calistus Kolantsho | 15 November 2024

Rollers' coach eye return to glory days

Kabelo Boranabi | 15 November 2024

Masisi, Magosi implicated in controversial Karakul procurement

State funds amounting to a total of P45, 142,152.00 is said to have been secretly used to procure the controversial Karakul sheep using the Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS).

President Boko talking to Chief Justice Rannoane PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

A Sobering lapse in security – Presidential safety must be paramount

In a nation accustomed to peace and order, the scene at President Duma Boko’s inauguration was nothing short of alarming.

The University of Botswana (UB) has of late been hit by allegations of corruption, maladministration and academic dishonesty. The accusations paint the institution in a bad light but Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, is of the view that it is all malice from inside the university, writes Mmegi Correspondent LARONA MAKHAIZA

Boko puts his faith in women leaders

President Duma Boko has reiterated his unwavering trust in women's leadership capabilities by appointing a number of women as ministers in his cabinet.

Saleshando challenged President Boko to deliver on their promises and not dare fail..PIC.KENNEDY RMAOKONE

You dare not fail: Saleshando challenges Boko

President of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) Dumelang Saleshando has said as much as they are happy that the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost power, they will not let the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) get away with complacency.

We shall oppose unapologetically– BCP

Having been in the opposition trenches for decades now, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando, has said they will do their best to execute their mandate as the main opposition party in the country.

It is premature to write the BDP off-Kario

FRANCISTOWN: Secretary-general of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), Kavis Kario, says it is still premature to write a political obituary of the party.

The corrupt must be punished

The findings reveal a disturbing pattern of misconduct and lack of transparency that cannot be ignored.The Tribunal, led by Judge President Justice Kabelo Lebotse, has rightly condemned the Ministry for its eyebrow raising conduct in awarding a P1.8 billion water tender to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (Pty) Ltd and Zhong Gan Engineering & Construction Corporation (Pty) Ltd.The award was made despite alleged clear evidence that...

Mmegi Editor | 22 November 2024

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