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MOGAE TO BE BURIED IN GABORONE AS PER HIS FINAL WISHESFormer President Festus Mogae will be buried in Gaborone, in accordance with his personal wishes.Former private secretary Rhee Hetanang told Gabz FM News that Mogae had specifically chosen to be laid to rest in the capital, dismissing reports that he wanted to buried in his home village of Serowe.

As athletes from across the world depart Gaborone after a magical World Relays, the @BWGovernment delivers a State Visit. As a diplomat and civil servant, I can say this is a truly impressive feat. Congratulations @MIR_BW @BWPresidency

Medal reveal for the #WorldRelays Gaborone 26 🏅In honour of Botswana’s 60 years of independence, the medals feature natural diamonds sourced from Botswana, symbolising the nation’s enduring journey, resilience and excellence.🔗 https://t.co/HDWcmeYmSK

PULA! 📍 Gaborone, Botswana #SAinBotswana 🇿🇦🌍🇧🇼

“At the end of the day, young people in Kigali, Gaborone, and elsewhere on the continent want the same thing: a fair chance to succeed, and to move forward in life.It is our duty as leaders to create the conditions that make that possible.This is precisely what we are working towards, and why visits like this matter.” President Kagame | State Banquet hosted by President Duma Boko.

The late former Botswana president Festus Gontebanye Mogae is being laid to rest this morning in a state funeral in Gaborone. The revered statesman died on May 8, 2026 at the age of 86.A state funeral service led President Duma Boko is currently underway at the University of Botswana Indoor Sports Arena in the Botswana capital.Final interment takes place at the Phomolong Memorial Park in Phakalane.A dedicated cortege travelled through major villages — including Serule, Topisi, Palapye, and his h

🇧🇼Botswana's president Duma Boko watching the 4x400m make history in Gaborone. #WorldRelays (🎥: @duma_boko)

Canada’s 4x100 mixed relay set a 40.08 world record in Gaborone, qualifying for the 2027 Worlds, this summer’s Ultimate Championships and Sunday’s final.The Canadian hold on the record was short-lived, as Jamaica ran to a time of 39.99 to win the day’s third heat.