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RAGUIN MAKES US OPEN HISTORYNtungamili Raguin's US Open campaign may have ended in the first round, but the 17-year-old ...
13/09/2026

RAGUIN MAKES US OPEN HISTORY

Ntungamili Raguin's US Open campaign may have ended in the first round, but the 17-year-old left Flushing Meadows with a place in Botswana tennis history.

Raguin became the first Motswana to reach the US Open Junior main draw, adding another milestone to his growing international career.

He lost his opening singles match 1-6, 6-1, 2-6, while his doubles campaign also ended in the first round.

Botswana Tennis Association president Oaitse Thipe says competing at one of tennis's biggest venues has given Raguin valuable Grand Slam experience as he continues developing on the international circuit.

Thipe also links the teenager's progress to international tournaments hosted in Botswana, where Raguin has been able to compete, win matches and collect ranking points.
The BTA hopes his breakthrough will encourage the next generation. Eight Botswana under-14 players are currently competing in Morocco, and Thipe says Raguin's progress shows younger players that they can also reach major international stages.

Beyond his own results, the teenager's appearances abroad are also giving Botswana tennis greater visibility.

"The amazing work that Raguin has been displaying is motivating a lot of young players," Thipe said.

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MARRIAGE CASE WIDENS IN COURTA constitutional challenge by two women seeking recognition of their civil marriage has exp...
13/09/2026

MARRIAGE CASE WIDENS IN COURT

A constitutional challenge by two women seeking recognition of their civil marriage has expanded into a wider courtroom contest involving LGBTQ+ advocates, religious organisations and a human-rights scholar.

The Botswana High Court in Gaborone on Friday admitted several organisations that had applied in July to participate in the case.

LGBTQ+ rights organisation LEGABIBO was admitted as an additional applicant, joining Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile in their challenge to Botswana's marriage laws.

The Botswana House of Prayer and Transformation, Dingwetsi Association and the Evangelical Fellowship of Botswana were admitted as respondents alongside the Government of Botswana.

University of Botswana human-rights scholar Dr Onthatile Olerile Moeti was also admitted as a friend of the court.

Selelo and Kumile are challenging the constitutionality of Botswana's Marriage Act, arguing that its failure to recognise civil same-sex marriages discriminates against them.

The case is scheduled for substantive hearing on 22 and 23 October. The expanded proceedings will bring the couple and LGBTQ+ advocates seeking greater legal recognition, religious and community organisations opposing the challenge, Government and an academic human-rights perspective into the same constitutional dispute.

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BOTSWANA DEATHS RISE TO 14,037Botswana recorded 14,037 deaths in 2024, a 3.9 percent increase from the 13,508 registered...
13/09/2026

BOTSWANA DEATHS RISE TO 14,037

Botswana recorded 14,037 deaths in 2024, a 3.9 percent increase from the 13,508 registered in 2023, according to the latest Statistics Botswana mortality report.

Non-communicable diseases accounted for 60.1 percent of all deaths, compared with 26.8 percent attributed to communicable, maternal, perinatal and nutritional conditions. Injuries accounted for 13.1 percent.

Diseases of the circulatory system were the leading cause of death at 12.3 percent, followed by cancers at 11.7 percent. Certain infectious and parasitic diseases accounted for 10.7 percent.

HIV/AIDS, cerebrovascular diseases and nephritis and nephrosis also remained among the leading causes.

Children under five accounted for 9.1 percent of deaths, with birth asphyxia, low birth weight and diarrhoeal diseases among prominent causes.

Non-natural causes accounted for 13.9 percent of deaths. Road traffic accidents made up 27.6 percent of non-natural deaths, while other violence accounted for 10.9 percent and self-inflicted injuries 8.1 percent.

Gaborone recorded 15.9 percent of all deaths, followed by Francistown at 11 percent and Kweneng East at 10.6 percent.

The report also shows Botswana remaining above the Sustainable Development Goal target for maternal mortality.

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https://www.thegazette.news/news/botswana-deaths-rise-to-14037/

🚴🏾‍♂️ALBERT MILTON FOUNDATION 640KM CHARITY RIDE ACTIVATION IS ON! AND THEY’RE OFF! 🚴🏾‍♀️💨The riders have just left for ...
13/09/2026

🚴🏾‍♂️ALBERT MILTON FOUNDATION 640KM CHARITY RIDE ACTIVATION IS ON!

AND THEY’RE OFF! 🚴🏾‍♀️💨

The riders have just left for a practice run as preparations continue for the Albert Milton Foundation 640KM Charity Ride.

Proudly sponsored by Bomaid, the ride will journey from Jwaneng to Maun, honouring Albert Milton’s legacy while promoting the importance of preventative healthcare. 💙

The journey starts here! 🚴🏾‍♂️🔥

13/09/2026

🚴🏾‍♂️ ALBERT MILTON FOUNDATION 640KM CHARITY RIDE ACTIVATION IS ON!

The activation is happening now at Sebele Mall Cycle Base, proudly sponsored by Bomaid. đź’™

Come through and be part of the excitement as riders prepare for the 640KM charity ride from Jwaneng to Maun, honouring Albert Milton’s legacy while promoting preventative healthcare.

Don’t miss out! 🚴🏾‍♀️

TEBOGO FINISHES SEVENTHLetsile Tebogo finished seventh in the men’s 100m final at the inaugural Ultimate Championship in...
12/09/2026

TEBOGO FINISHES SEVENTH

Letsile Tebogo finished seventh in the men’s 100m final at the inaugural Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary, clocking 10.07 seconds.

TEBOGO INTO THE 100M FINALLetsile Tebogo has qualified for the men’s 100m final after clocking 9.95 seconds in the semif...
12/09/2026

TEBOGO INTO THE 100M FINAL

Letsile Tebogo has qualified for the men’s 100m final after clocking 9.95 seconds in the semifinal at the inaugural Ultimate Championship currently underway in Budapest, Hungary.

The men’s 100m final is scheduled for 20:38 hrs.

5TH ALL-TIME! KEBINATSHIPI MAKES HIS MARKCollen Kebinatshipi delivered a sensational performance in the men’s 400m final...
12/09/2026

5TH ALL-TIME! KEBINATSHIPI MAKES HIS MARK

Collen Kebinatshipi delivered a sensational performance in the men’s 400m final, powering to the inaugural Ultimate title in a new national record of 43.39 seconds.

The incredible run moves the Botswana star to fifth on the all-time 400m list.

Pic : World Athletics

Inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships 400m Winner (43.39 seconds), Busang Collen Kebinatshipi. Pic: Monirul ...
12/09/2026

Inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships 400m Winner (43.39 seconds), Busang Collen Kebinatshipi.

Pic: Monirul Bhuiyan/PRESS PHOTO

EPPIE PLACES SEVENTH IN 400M FINALBotswana’s Lee Bhekempilo Eppie finished seventh in the men’s 400m final at the inaugu...
12/09/2026

EPPIE PLACES SEVENTH IN 400M FINAL

Botswana’s Lee Bhekempilo Eppie finished seventh in the men’s 400m final at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, Hungary.

Eppie clocked 44.66 seconds in a highly competitive final, bringing his campaign to a close with a strong showing on the global stage.

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