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Coach List Promotes Volleyball Growth in Botswana and Southern Africa
BVM Sports
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July 8, 2025
Regis University Women's Volleyball Head Coach Joel List ventured to Botswana and southern Africa to promote volleyball through Bring it Promotions and the Ditsala International Cup. Collaborating with the Botswana Volleyball Federation, the...
Cheetah Cement mulls exit to Botswana amid claims of 'harassment'
Namibian Sun
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July 9, 2025
Plaaslike mark glo te klein vir twee groot vervaardigers, buurlande soek nie sementinvoere nie Augetto Graig 2 Hours Ago - 2025-07-09 00:00:00 Whale Rock Cement, the parent company of Otjiwarongo-based Cheetah Cement, is reportedly considering...
WAFCON 2024: Malete Confident Botswana Can Upset Super Falcons
Complete Sports
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July 8, 2025
Botswana head coach Alex Malete insists his side can get a positive result against Nigeria’s Super Falcons, reports Completesports.com. The Mares will be up against the nine-time champions in their second group game at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup...
WAFCON 2024: Botswana Welcome Key Duo For Super Falcons Clash
Complete Sports
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July 8, 2025
The Mares of Botswana will welcome key duo Lone Gaofetoge, and Nandi Mahlasela for their Group B clash with the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The two players missed Botswana’s opening fixture against Algeria at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
NFA mum on Botswana Hosting Costs
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia Football Association (NFA) says the NFA will not reveal how much it will pay Botswana to host Namibia’s international home matches. When approached by the Windhoek Observer, NFA interim secretary general Cassius Moetie...
WAFCON 2023: Botswana get duo boost for Super Falcons clash
Daily Post
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July 8, 2025
Botswana will have reliable duo Lone Gaofetoge and Nandi Mahlasela available for their crucial clash against the Super Falcons of Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. Gaofetoge and Mahlasela missed the Mares’ first game against Algeria due to suspension....
Botswana leader, Lazarus Chakwera urge unity to tackle poverty
The Times Group Malawi
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July 8, 2025
By Pemphero Malimba: President Duma Boko of Botswana says there is a need for African presidents and citizens to have a shared vision in transforming the continent. Boko said this yesterday during a joint press briefing with President Lazarus...
Mahama Points to Botswana Model for Ghana’s Mineral Sovereignty
News Ghana
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July 8, 2025
President John Mahama has reinforced demands for Ghanaian control over gold mining, citing Botswana’s diamond industry as a blueprint during a Gold Board task force inauguration. He declared foreign exploitation “must end,” advocating for local...
WAFCON 2024: Botswana can upset Super Falcons – Coach Malete
Daily Post
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July 8, 2025
Botswana head coach Alex Malete remains optimistic that his side can pull off a major upset by defeating Nigeria’s Super Falcons in their second group game at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Mares fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against...
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Resume Training Ahead Of Botswana Clash
Leadership
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July 8, 2025
The Nigerian senior female team, Super Falcons, are scheduled to return training on Tuesday evening after resting on Monday. Falcons’ Head coach, Justine Madugu permitted the squad to unwind on Monday following their impressive 3-0 victory over...
Warriors make Botswana home base
New Era
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The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that the Brave Warriors will play their upcoming international home matches in Francistown, Botswana, following a strategic partnership with the Botswana Football Association (BFA). This was...
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons return to training ahead Botswana clash
Daily Post
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July 8, 2025
The Super Falcons will return to training on Tuesday (today) after observing Monday as rest day, DAILY POST reports. Head coach Justine Madugu allowed the players to cool off following Sunday’s 3-0 victory over Tunisia in their opening game at the...
Chakwera hails Botswana President for inspiration
The Nation Malawi
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July 8, 2025
President Lazarus Chakwera has hailed Botswana President Duma Gedion Boko for inspiring Malawians who have “gone through a lot” in the past five years. The Malawi leader said this yesterday at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe during a media briefing they...
Madugu demands more goals as Super Falcons set for Botswana
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 8, 2025
Babajide explains Jota-like goal celebration Super Falcons’ Coach, Justine Madugu, has charged his girls to strive towards converting all their chances to goals as they continue their battle for a 10th title at the ongoing African Women’s Cup of...
Botswana Defies AU Over Death Penalty
Botswana Gazette
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July 7, 2025
The government has asserted that Botswana’s retention of the death penalty is justified under international law GAZETTE REPORTER Botswana has no intention of imposing a moratorium on capital punishment or abolishing it any time soon, the...
Botswana and Malawi Sign Landmark Trade Deals to Boost Economic Ties
Botswana Guardian Sun
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July 7, 2025
Botswana and Malawi have signed two key Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at enhancing trade, investment, and sustainable development between the two countries. The agreements were signed yesterday in Lilongwe during President Duma Gideon...
BOTSWANA ARTISTS LAMENT BETRAYAL AND NEGLECT UNDER NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
Botswana Guardian Sun
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July 7, 2025
Botswana’s creative sector is in turmoil as frustrations mount over the performance of the National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB). In a powerfully worded open letter to the Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport, and Culture, Jacob Kelebeng, local...
Namibia’s Brave Warriors to Host World Cup Qualifiers in Botswana
Informante
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July 7, 2025
Maria David THE Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced a significant partnership with the Botswana Football Association (BFA), which will see the Brave Warriors play all their home matches in Francistown, Botswana, with immediate effect....
Brave Warriors relocates home matches to Botswana
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has confirmed hat the Brave Warriors will play their upcoming international home matches in Botswana. This comes as Namibia works to upgrade its stadiums to meet international standards....
Gaborone councillors decry deteriorating roads
MMEGI
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July 7, 2025
Despite ongoing efforts by the city council to repair potholes and maintain road infrastructure, the councillors expressed disappointment over the pace and quality of the interventions, calling for immediate and comprehensive action. Raising the...