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Botswana: Artiste Embraces Technology
Gaborone — Online shopping has become the preferred shopping method since the world was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and gospel artiste, Lucky Sephiri alias Action has jumped on the bandwagon. Sephiri reckons that with COVID-19, there is no better way of selling music than doing it online and has encouraged customers to embrace it. He shared with BOPA that he had to postpone the release of his six-track album, Ke a mo rata, to finalise the logistics of selling his products online.
Botswana Football Association Nullifies 2020/2021 Season
Gaborone — Botswana Football Association (BFA) National Executive Committee members have resolved to nullify the 2020/2121 football season. A press release from BFA says this follows an NEC board meeting in Gaborone on Saturday where it was agreed that adoption of the return to play guidelines will be submitted to the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC) and Botswana National Sports Commission (BNSC).
Botswana: Mysc Marks 100 Days to Olympics
Gaborone — The Japanese Embassy together with the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development (MYSC) on Wednesday marked the 100 days to the opening of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games set for July 24 to 23 August. Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games which were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to bring together athletes from across the world Botswana included.
Botswana: Ralebala BFL Chairperson
Gaborone — Businessman and Masitaoka Football Club director, Aryl Ralebala is the new Botswana Football League (BFL) chairperson. Ralebala, was elected to the top post on Saturday, during the Botswana Premier League elective meeting, which was held in Gaborone. Other board members are, Njabulo Gilika of Jwaneng Galaxy, Omphitlhetse Tlhobogang of BDF XI and Kagiso Magocha of Orapa United.
Botswana: Rakgare Hails Partnership
Gaborone — Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development, Tumiso Rakgare, says partnerships contribute to economic diversification. Speaking during official launch of the united for BW sport campaign, Rakgare said the partnership between All Kasi and Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) was a welcome development. Sports contributed to the economy of Botswana, hence the need to support local brands, he said.
Botswana: ICT Sector Prove Lucrative Amid Covid-19
Gaborone — With recent trends influenced by COVID-19 some business sectors continue to experience a downfall in revenues from investments. However, the ICT space has proved to be blooming even during the pandemic.
Botswana: Lopang Cherishes Role
Gaborone — Africa Chess Commission (ACC) vice president, Tshepiso Lopang says she feels honoured to have been selected to officiate at the ongoing World Online University Chess Championship, which started on Saturday until March 28. Lopang, who has been appointed deputy chief arbiter, is one of the three selected from Africa, alongside two other officials from Kenya and Uganda. In an interview, Lopang said the selection signalled the growth of women in chess officiating.
Botswana: Provisional Squad Report for Camp
Gaborone — The senior national team coach Adel Amrouche has released his provisional squad that will play against Zimbabwe and Algeria during the AFCON qualifiers.The Zebras is expected to face the Warriors of Zimbabwe on March 25 and Algeria on March 29.During the first leg of the AFCON qualifiers, the Zebras lost to Algeria and played a draw with Zimbabwe. Botswana Football Association spokesperson Tumo Mpatane told BOPA in an interview that the team reported for camp on Sunday.
Botswana: Armstrong Readies for Dakar Rally 2022
Gaborone — Motorcycle rider, Brady Armstrong, has promised the best performance in the Dakar Rally 2022. Speaking in an interview with BOPA, the 23-year-old Armstrong promised to raise the Botswana flag high in the Dakar Rally, following outstanding performance by Ross Branch and Vincent Crosbie in the race. He pointed out that Branch had helped him to reach his dream of participating in the Dakar Rally, stating that Branch would also train and educate him on the rally.
Botswana: Batswana Remember Motsweding FM's Iconic Commentator
Gaborone — Local sports commentators celebrated the late Motsweding FM iconic radio sport commentator and presenter, Kabelo Molopyane, famously known as KB by his legions of fans. The South African radio personality passed away on January 17 aged 46-years. In an interview, Radio Botswana commentator and sports show presenter, Tiro Lepotokisi said the passing of Motsweding FM presenter and commentator was a great loss to South Africa and Botswana football fans.
Botswana: Magosi At Crossroads
Gaborone — Mochudi Centre Chiefs Sporting Club sitting committee has set January 23 for its elective Annual General Meeting (AGM). The decision comes after receiving a letter from six founders of Mochudi Centre Chiefs Proprietary Limited (PTY) Ltd demanding the handing over of the club.
Botswana: Bps Embraces Public Cooperation - Acting Commissioner
Gaborone — Acting commissioner of Botswana Police Services (BPS), Ms Dinah Marathe, has commended the public for a positive attitude during the festive season. Speaking during a press briefing in Gaborone on January 7, she said most members of the public remained relentless in efforts to ensure compliance with the curfew times and observing COVID-19 safety measures.
Botswana: Govt Spends P35million On Creatives
Gaborone — Minister of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture, Tumiso Rakgare says government has spent over P35 million to support and relieve the creative industry from COVID-19 effects this financial year. Already, he said 16 567 artists have benefited from ministry's COVID-19 relief fund and P16 million has spent so far. He said this during a press conference in Gaborone on Friday.
Botswana: Documentary Highlights Solar Energy Use
Gaborone — Panellist during the screening of Sir David Attenborough documentary: A Life on our Planet, have advocated for the use of solar energy to safeguard the planet that has over years been affected by people's daily activities. During the discussion in Gaborone on November 26, one of the panellists from Kalahari Research and Conservation Dr Moses Selebatso called on government to use more of solar energy as it was safer.
Botswana: Govt to Spend Over P10m On Minerals Project
Gaborone — An estimated P10 125 670 has been approved for the implementation of a National Development Plan (NDP) 11 project aimed at assessing dark coloured minerals and mineral-bearing rocks in Botswana. Minister of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security, Mr Lefoko Moagi said in Gaborone recently that the project was scheduled to be completed in February 2023.
Botswana: Zebras Prepare for AFCON
Gaborone — Senior national football team, Zebras players are working on their fitness level, while awaiting the arrival of coach, Adel Amrouche from Belgium, says Botswana Football Association spokesperson, Tumo Mpatane. The team, which in curently in a training camp, will face Zambia in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers duel in November. The team, Mpatane said was currently under caretaker coach; Pio Paul and goalkeeper coach, Kagiso Tshelametsi.
Botswana: Mantsie Studio Opportunity for Youth
Gaborone — Phillip Mhlanga has launched a recording and filming studio to cater for under privileged and upcoming artists and creatives. Speaking during the official launch of the studio and single Rapula, Mhlanga said the project was aimed at community building and job creation for the youth, as they had potential and ability in the creative industry. He urged Mantsie youth to use the opportunity to record and film their works to better their lives because the studio was built to empower them.
Botswana: FIFA Relieves Football Community
Gaborone — Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has approved a COVID-19 relieve plan to assist member associations including Botswana Football Association (BFA). In an interview, BFA spokesperson, Tumo Mpatane, confirmed that FIFA had pledged over US$500 000 (about P5 million) to assist the football community.
Botswana: Ministries Appoint Joint Task Team
Gaborone — Ministries of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development and Basic Education have established a nine-member joint task team to recommend the most suitable way of running and managing school sport.
Botswana: Olympic Commitee Empowers Athletes
Gaborone — Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) drilled athletes from various codes on sport administration. Speaking during closing ceremony of a seven-day virtual Sport Administrators Course (SAC) in Gaborone on Thursday, national course director, Sonnyboy Sethibe said the course would help sustain athletes after retirement.
Botswana: Covid-19 Affects Ministerial Projects
Gaborone — COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted on project implementation in the construction industry, which has resulted in project delays. Speaking during a press brief on Btv on August 22, deputy permanent secretary in Ministry of Infrastructure and housing Development Mr Bareng Malatsi said the ongoing movement restrictions compromised supply chain.
Botswana: Artists Hails Ceda for New Guidelines
Gaborone — Click to see more pictures COVID-19 preventive protocols has had distressing effect on many economic sectors and the entertainment and creative industry in the country has not been spared. With the effects of the pandemic taking its toll on the artists, Citizen Entrepreneurial Development Agency (CEDA) revised guidelines with the inclusivity of the creative industry.
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