China has built more than 10,000 km of African railway. Its quieter wager for 2026 is that scholarships and training, not freight tonnage, decide whether the relationship endures.
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Teen Sprinter Books Ticket to World Stage
Wazha Matakule’s 21.24 over 200 m has booked a place at the World U20 championships – and put a spotlight on the thin training and sponsorship behind Botswana’s young sprinters.
Inclusive Afro Tech: DJs Break Barriers in Botswana’s Nightlife
Nightlife is rarely designed with access in mind. A GIMC Afro Tech show puts a wheelchair-using DJ and women DJs on the decks, and asks venues to keep up.
Crowning Culture: Miss World Botswana Spotlights Nama Traditions
National pageantry usually keeps to the capital. Miss World Botswana Ruth Thomas took her platform to the Nama community, wearing traditional attire to spotlight a smaller culture.
Track and Field Faces Integrity and Inclusivity Challenges
The Botswana Athletics Association AGM in June 2026 reported a positive doping test and a fall in female participation, pledging remedial programmes on both fronts.
Military Hosts Karate Open to Groom Future Champions
The Botswana Defence Force organised a nationwide karate open in June 2026 to nurture talent and open sponsorship pathways for the discipline.
Still Waiting on the Whistle: School Sports Stall Over Pending Equipment
Education regions report school sports stalling for want of gear, as equipment requests sit awaiting approval and the season waits with them.
Sprinter Matakule Meets World U20 Standard on Home Soil
Wazha Matakule clocked 21.24 seconds over 200 m at the Sua Pan meet, meeting the World U20 qualifying standard on home soil.
Public Schools Stuck Waiting for Balls and Nets
Regional directors said public schools resumed sports but equipment requests remain pending, while private schools continue despite shortages.