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Botswana’s rise in Athletics 400m sprint events

Over the past 15 years, we have seen Botswana rise to the forefront of world athletics in the 400m and become global contenders in the event as Argentina are at every soccer world cup.

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‘UNICEF AND Bots conclude MOU to address rising Youth problem’

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has signed an MOU with Botswana’s Ministry of Youth and Gender; and Ministry of Home of Affairs, themed “Reimagining Adolescence and Youth Development” at Hotel 430 in Gaborone, Botswana.

BOKO announces economic transformation plans

Fast News Sello Motseta - June 2, 2025

President Advocate Duma Boko told Tlokweng residents at the Tlokweng Main Kgotla he had heard their concerns about dilapidated conditions of schools and government’s delay in connecting running water in residential plots and the need for a dual carriage road in the village.

CAREER CHANGE: Runing to Get Fit at 35 Let to Boxing World Title Aspirations at 41 –Camp Training - POSTPHONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

‘Fight Day’ dates set and confirmed for the 24th August 2024 - POSTPHONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

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‘ILES and Botswana Public Service College conclude historic partnership agreement’

The Institute of Labour and Employment Studies (ILES) and the Botswana Public Service College toda7y concluded the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to improve Public Service capacity and productivity but will also immensely cut litigation costs for government.

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STANBIC HOSTS BIG MUSIC FESTIVAL

Music stars will light the stage and champagne will flow with good food at Royal Aria Stadium in Tlokweng on the 26th April, as Stanbic once again hosts the Stanbic Music Festival from 12 noon.

LIONESS RATANG, VEE MAMPEZY, JUU MATERE, FME DJ’S TO ENETERTAIN AT RAMOTSWA FAMILY DAY EVENT

On the 3rd May 2025, all roads will lead to Ramotswa as it hosts a dynamic event, “GaMalete Family Fun Day”. It will cater for children whilst adults can let their hair loose and dance to the live performances from popular regional musicians.

BDF soldiers receive French language course proficiency certificates

Botswana Defence Force(BDF) students received official certificate of French language (called “DELF”) from The Ambassador of France to Botswana, His Excellency Mr Pierre Voillery, and the Director of the Alliance Française de Gaborone, Ms Aurélie Gbeffa, during an award ceremony at the Residence of France in Gaborone.

BDF AND BPS GRADUATE WITH FRENCH LANGUAGE CERTIFICATES

Alliance de France held a graduation ceremony for its Botswana Police Services (BPS) and Botswana Defence Force (BDF) new French language graduates.

Unlocking Value for Botswana’s Retail Sector

Business Sello Motseta - May 22, 2025 0

The International Trade landscape has been plagued by unexpected challenges in the past few years culminating with an escalation in the last few months.

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‘SPRINTER’s cannot win throughout the Year’

Athletics Sello Motseta - April 28, 2025 0

Athletics competitors often carry the hopes and expectations of their communities and are always expected to produce winning performances whenever they step on the track. But the reality of sprints is far different because athletes are only capable of meeting the publics expectations during calculated cycles in a year.

BOTSWANA’S LATEST TRACK SENSATION

Athletics Sello Motseta - April 22, 2025 0

Botswana has seen a crop of athletes prosper over the last few years resulting in global adulation. Ironically one of them is late bloomer Kethobogile Haingura.

‘Global stars headed to Botswana’s Golden Grand Prix’

Athletics Sello Motseta - April 9, 2025 0

On the 12th April 2025, Botswana will be hosting its second World Athletics Continental Tour competition in Gaborone, Botswana at the National Stadium.

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BERA announces decreases in petrol prices

‘Bank of Botswana launches refurbished headquarters’