Athletics

Friday, April 24, 2026

Athletes Revolt Ahead of World Relays

 Athletes push for improved allowances  presented with ultimatum to stay or leave

Kabelo Gadise | 24 April 2026

Relay team

WORLD CHAMP...Quarter mile sensation Collen Kebinatshipi

Kebinatshipi remains a quarter miler - despite early successful exploits in the 100m dash

Botswana’s sprint sensation, Collen Kebinatshipi has set tongues wagging after a blistering start to his 2026 season, but his coach has moved swiftly to clarify that the...

Kabelo Gadise | 10 April 2026

RACE ORGANISER...Calistus Kolantsho is the FNB GGP spokesperson

Lack of enthusiasm stalks athletics events

FNB Golden Grand Prix organizers have raised concern over the impact of rising fuel prices on spectator turnout, as preparations intensify for one of the country’s premier...

Kabelo Gadise | 10 April 2026

Gov't commits P100M towards World Relays

The Government of Botswana has committed close to P100 million towards preparations for the upcoming World Athletics Relays, according to Local Organising Committee (LOC)...

Kabelo Gadise | 26 March 2026

Golden Grand Prix seeks P11m support

Organizers of the Golden Grand Prix, Golden Door Sport Agency (GDSA), are racing against time to solicit financial support or partners to successfully stage their event billed for...

City Keagakwa | 13 March 2026

SPRINTER: World Champion at 400m Collen Kebinatshipi is also dominant at 100m

Kebinatshipi remains a 400m runner - despite his explosive 100m dash recently

The World 400m Champion, Collen Kebinatshipi, was recently seen sharpening his tools in the 100m dash. This has left many people wondering whether he has aspirations to compete in...

By Naledi Lemogang | 11 March 2026

Orange Botswana donates to Phikwe Schools ...And launches 2026 Phikwe National Marathon

Orange Botswana this week reaffirmed its commitment to sport, education and community development with the official launch of the 2026 Orange Phikwe National Marathon and a...

BG REPORTER | 13 March 2026

World Relay tickets going fast

Ticket sales for the World Athletics Relays have officially gathered momentum, with organisers expressing satisfaction at the response from the public, following the launch of both...

Kabelo Gadise | 25 February 2026

Dipeba lauds Nijel Amos

As the latter embarks on a new coaching chapter in Iran

Kabelo Gadise | 10 October 2025

World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Gaborone 2023 Event

Glody Dube's event officially dead

-BAA wants to host a similar event, with new name -Court had adviced BAA, BNSC, Dube to reconcile -I was stabbed in the back-Dube

City Keagakwa | 26 September 2024

Top 10 Paris Olympic Moments

Isaac Pheko | 21 August 2024

Team Botswana leader requests plots for non medalists

City Keagakwa | 16 August 2024

Letsile eyes 200m final

By Naledi Lemogang | 07 August 2024

Nowe qualifies for Olympics by ranking

By Naledi Lemogang | 22 May 2024

Sir Seretse Khama Marathon scheduled for Serowe

By Naledi Lemogang | 22 May 2024

ODC injects P500,000 into Olympics team

Naledi Lemogang | 18 April 2024

The State alleges that Salakae, in turn, used his ministerial position to influence and ensure the signing of the P1.535 billion government contract in favour of the construction company

BNF power jostling at play

The corruption allegations against Member of Parliament for Gantsi who resigned this week as Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Noah Salakae are a deep-rooted political war...

Only 4,517 marriages were registered in 2024, down 41% from the 2021 peak of 7,631

MARRIAGE RATE DECLINES

- Only two in every 1 000 Batswana marry - Registered unions plunge to a decade low

Threat to kill suspect found hanging

A 56-year-old man facing a threat-to-kill charge against his wife has been found hanging from a tree at Nkolo lands between Matlhako and Chadibe villages in a suspected...