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May 22, 2020

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The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Sport and Culture Development invites Sporting clubs and individuals athletes to apply for COVID19 financial relief programme. The relief will pay P2 500.00 as a wage subsidy for players and staff, and an allowance for professional athletes.

This will cover the Botswana Premier League (16 teams), National First Division (24 teams) elite professional athletes and affected full-time employees in the sport for a period of 3 months (April, May, June 2020)

P2 500.00 as a wage subsidy for players and staff, and an allowance for professional athletes. This will

cover the Botswana Premier League (16 teams), National First Division (24 teams) elite professional athletes and affected full time employees in sport for a period of 3 months (April, May, June 2020)

Eligibility criteria:

Premier League Clubs (a maximum of 25 players and 5 other employees per club);
First Division Clubs (a maximum of 25 players and 5 other employees per club)
Professional athletes across all sport codes.
The beneficiaries of the relief are employees of the clubs and individuals athletes
The beneficiaries should not have benefited from any other Government COVID19 (including BNSC & BNOC) relief programme
Only Batswana are eligible to benefit from the programme

Applications:

Download the form below
The forms are also accessible through MYSC social platforms being Facebook

Submission:

Applications will be submitted online or hand-delivered at Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC)
The closing date for receipt of applications is 4 June 2020 at 1630hrs. Applications received after this date will not be considered.

For more information please contact our Toll Free Number: 0800 600 883 or MYSC WhatsApp Number: +267 76 861 090

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The discussions centered on fostering collaboration between the two nations in sports development, with particular emphasis on Paralympics, football, boxing, and athletics. This engagement presents valuable opportunities for Botswana to benefit from Algeria’s advanced sporting infrastructure, training programs, and technical expertise.

As part of the visit, Honourable Sadi also met with BFA President Mr. Tariq Babitseng, alongside Minister Kelebeng. Discussions highlighted Algeria’s well-established football development structures, coaching programs, and talent identification pathways, which could serve as a benchmark for Botswana’s football growth strategy.

BFA President Emphasizes Football Development

Speaking on the significance of the engagement, BFA President Mr. Tariq Babitseng expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that Botswana stands to gain valuable insights from Algeria’s football model.

“Football development remains a key priority for the BFA, and this engagement allows us to benchmark against one of Africa’s leading football nations. Algeria’s structured approach to grassroots football, coaching development, and high-performance training presents a great learning opportunity for Botswana. We are excited about the potential collaborations that will enhance our football structures and elevate the sport in the country,” said Babitseng.

The Minister was accompanied by Permanent Secretary Ms. Nancy Chengeta of the Ministry of Sport & Arts (MOSA), along with key sports leadership figures, including:

✅ BNSC Chairperson: Mr. Marumo Morule

✅ BNSC CEO: Mr. Tuelo D. Serufho

✅ BNSC Executive Management

✅ Botswana Football Association (BFA) Executives

✅ Various dignitaries and stakeholders

The BFA remains committed to building strategic international partnerships that contribute to the growth, professionalization, and long-term sustainability of football in Botswana.