09 Nov 2026

Khoemacau Copper Mine Cycling Club teams displayed a sterling performance snatching the top two spot in the highly competitive 106km corporate category race at the fifth edition of the Lake Ngami Cycle Classic Challenge at Toteng over the weekend.

The host, highlighted not only individual talent, but an incredible display of team strategy and harmonisation. Karowe Cycling Team from Letlhakane settled for position three.

In the individual female sub veteran category, a prominent cyclist, Wame Ntwayakgosi finished in position one ahead of Loretta Mothibedi and Edna Gasemokwena of Tsela Riders and Khoemacau Clubs respectively.

In the 140km race (U23 category), Rebaone Khonofu from Tsela Riders Club was crowned the champion followed by his teammate, Gomolemo Kealotswe and Letso Maikano of Team Swift settled for third position.

The elite category title was clinched by Andrew Chikwakwa of Morupule club, while Lotlamoreng Ikaneng of Jwaneng and Gontse Lethokwe of Khoemacau club finished in second and third position respectively.

In the veterans’ category, Jackson Ruwona of Khoemacau outclassed his competitors, Shine Poko of Team Swift and Shepherd Baatlhodi of Botswana Power Corporation.

Organised by Khoemacau mine, the annual exciting race reflects the mine’s commitment to use cycling as a vehicle for positive change in promoting wellness, uniting communities and driving social upliftment across host villages.

Its primary purpose is to raise funds for community development initiatives and address challenges faced by the communities within the vicinity of the mine.

 

Speaking during the award ceremony, MMG Khoemacau general manager, Logic Sebopeng appreciated that the race had grown significantly over the years citing that this year, they registered over 800 participants as compared to last year where they only registered 600 riders and runners.

The event does not only promote health and wellness but also serves as a key fundraising platform for the mine’s corporate social responsibility initiative which directly support the surrounding communities of Sehithwa, Komana, Toteng, Legotlhwane, Somelo, Bodibeng and Botlhatlogo.

“It is good to see so many cyclists, riders, runners and walkers under one roof supporting a noble cause. We are grateful that every kilometre you made will continually change the lives of our learners in schools and the members of community at large in terms of providing potable water to the villages that are within our vicinity. I was told that we have raised over P1.1 million through this challenge and we could not have achieved that without your efforts, support and sponsorship,” he added.

The chief walker, Sandfire Mine general manager, Candy Godie appreciated the event, saying it brings together people, purpose and a shared commitment to healthier, stronger and more resilient communities.

She acknowledged the organisers for bringing together business partners, community leaders and members of community to ride for sustainable communities.

“I would like to commend Khoemacau for continuing to champion this initiative and for recognising that the responsibility for certain sustainable impact extends beyond communities closest to your mining operations. The fact that this cycle classic has been able to bring participants from different sectors across the country is a testimony that when we partner in this way, more value can be unlocked. When we ride, run together we can cover a great distance and have a stronger impact,” she said.  ENDS