Botswana National Sports Commission

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About Company

The Botswana National Sport Commission (BNSC) is Botswana’s central authority for sport development, governance, and excellence. Here’s a comprehensive overview:

🏛️ Role & Establishment

  • The BNSC, originally established in 1965 as the National Sports Council, was converted into its current legal form by the Botswana National Sport Commission Act of 2014 and commenced on 1 July 2015.

  • It serves as a corporate body under the oversight of the Minister of Youth, Sport & Culture, tasked with leading sport policy, facilitating development, regulating sports associations, and promoting inclusion .

🎯 Mission & Vision

  • Mission: Lead, develop, and implement a forward-thinking sport delivery system to boost participation and elite performance.

  • Vision: “Sport for all, for excellence and prosperity,” focusing on integrity, inclusivity, discipline, and communication.

🗂 Governance Structure

  • The BNSC is governed by an 11-member Board appointed by the Minister, including:

    • A Chairperson.

    • Officials from the Botswana National Olympic Committee.

    • Representatives from national federations and ministries, including education and local government.

  • A Chief Executive Officer oversees daily operations, supported by staff in areas such as sport education, development, and high performance.

🏅 Key Functions & Initiatives

  • Policy formulation and strategic leadership for national sports development.

  • Registration, regulation, and support of over 30 National Sport Federations (e.g., athletics, cricket, para‑sports).

  • Talent identification and nurturing through programs like the Elite Scholarship, Zebra Athletes Fund, Centres of Excellence, and the Matlhagolatsela youth initiative.

  • Organization of national events: Botswana Games, Sport Awards, and support for hosting the 2014 African Youth Games and 2017 Netball World Youth Cup.

  • Promotes women’s and disability sports, working closely with Women and Sport Botswana and Paralympic associations.

  • Ensures anti‑doping compliance and governance integrity .

🏟️ Facilities

The BNSC manages several national venues:

  • Obed Itani Chilume Stadium (Francistown): capacity 26,000.

  • National Stadium, Lobatse Sports Complex, Maun Sports Complex with capacities ranging from 6,600 to 22,000.

🤝 Affiliations & Collaboration

  • Works closely with the Botswana National Olympic Committee (BNOC) and Ministry of Youth, Sport & Culture to prepare national teams and bid for major events

  • A member of the African Union Sports Council Region 5 and recognized by the IOC via the BNOC.

  • Partners with corporate sponsors—e.g., Debswana—to support grassroots development and national initiatives.

📬 Contact & Resources

  • Head Office in Gaborone: P.O. Box 1404 | Tel: +267 367 4000 | Email: sport@bnsc.co.bw.

  • Publishes annual reports, strategic documents (e.g., Zebra Athletes’ Fund and Elite Scholarship guidelines), and issues public tenders and vacancy notices.

🔍 Summary

Fundamentally, the BNSC is crucial in shaping Botswana’s sporting landscape—designing policies, overseeing federations, nurturing talent, running national events, managing facilities, and elevating the nation’s elite performance. Through governance, strategic partnerships, and community engagement, it strives to foster sporting excellence and broader participation.