WSDC Botswana National Debate Team

We wish to inform stakeholders and the public that the Botswana National Debate Team will not be participating at the 2026 World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) scheduled for 14th–24th July 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, due to funding challenges.

We remain grateful for the trust and confidence placed in us by the World Schools Debating Board and appreciate the dedication of the students, coaches, and the entire Botswana debating community throughout this journey.

We extend our best wishes to all participating nations, especially our fellow African countries, as they represent the continent on the global stage.

Teemane Oratory Academy remains committed to building the next generation of critical thinkers, speakers, and leaders.

🇧🇼 ANNOUNCING TEAM BOTSWANA FOR WSDC 2026 🇧🇼

We are proud to announce the 2026 Botswana World Schools Debating Championship Team, which will be representing the nation at the World Schools Debating Championship in Kenya.

This is a historic moment for Botswana debate. After close to 15 years since Botswana last qualified for the World Schools Debating Championship, our young debaters now have the opportunity to carry the national flag on one of the biggest global debate stages.

However, for this dream to become a reality, the team needs your support.

We are currently raising funds to cover the team’s participation costs, including travel, accommodation, registration, meals, and other essential expenses. Every contribution, big or small, brings Team Botswana one step closer to Kenya.

Support the campaign here:
https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/team-botswana-debate-fundraising-campaign

Let us rally behind our debaters. Let us give them the chance to represent Botswana with pride, excellence, and courage.

Team Botswana. One Voice. One Nation. One Dream. 🇧🇼

The Botswana Debate Team had the incredible opportunity to be featured on Gabz-FM to discuss our preparations for the 2026 World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC), set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya from the 14th to the 24th July 2026. 🇧🇼🎙️🇰🇪

The interview was attended by the National Team Captain, Losika Mbaakanyi, and the National Team Manager, Tshiamo Brian Badubi, who shared insights on the team’s journey, preparation process, and Botswana’s ambitions on the global debating stage.

As we continue preparing to represent Botswana among the world’s best young debaters, we remain committed to excellence, teamwork, and raising the national flag high.

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Gabz FM for the opportunity and platform to share our story and inspire young people across the country.

🚨 LIVE ON GABZ FM 🚨

Join us as the National Team Manager and the Captain of Team Botswana go live on Gabz FM to discuss Botswana’s participation at the prestigious World Schools Debating Championships 2026 🇧🇼🔥

The conversation will cover the team’s journey, preparations, expectations, and what it means to represent Botswana on one of the world’s biggest debating stages as Nairobi, Kenya hosts WSDC 2026. 🇰🇪🎙️

Tune in and support Team Botswana as they prepare to fly the national flag high on the global stage! 💙🖤🤍

Congratulations to the top 5 debaters that will be representing Botswana🇧🇼at the 2026 World Schools Debating Championships (WSDC) which will be held in Nairobi Kenya.

The World Schools Debating Championship is a global debating competition which brings together talented debaters from all over the world for the final showdown to see who are the best debaters on the globe.

A big shout out to Teemane Oratory Academy, which is the national organization responsible for managing and facilitating the selection of the WSDC Botswana National Debate Team.

Kenya is not ready for us 🔥🔥

Following a highly competitive round of national trials, we are proud to announce the exceptional students who have qualified for the next stage of the Botswana National Debate Team selection process.

These debaters will advance to an intensive Selection Camp scheduled to take place from 17th – 19th April 2026 where they will undergo rigorous training, assessment, and mentorship as we edge closer to final team selection. 🔥

This milestone reflects not only talent, but discipline, critical thinking, and a passion for representing Botswana on the global stage

The road to Kenya is slowly becoming a reality🥺🎊

CALLING ALL YOUNG DEBATERS!

Do you have what it takes to wear the national colors and represent Botswana on the world stage?

The WSDC Botswana National Debate Team trials will be held on 28th March 2026 at Lotsane Senior School in Palapye. This will serve as the final selection round for students seeking to be part of the team that will represent Botswana at the World Schools Debate Championship (WSDC) 2026.

The championship is scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 14th to 24th July 2026, and will bring together participants from over 120 countries, making it one of the most prestigious global platforms for school-level debating.

All eligible students are encouraged to register and participate in this final stage of the selection process.

Registration link:
https://forms.gle/zrU9gcmc7EnHagmE6⁠

📞 For more information, contact : +267 7600 9542

Road to Kenya 🇰🇪 – In Action

The debate floor in motion.
Debaters delivering their arguments, adjudicators carefully weighing every point, and rounds filled with sharp thinking and passion.

Here are some moments captured during the Gaborone edition of the WSDC Botswana National Debate Team trials. 📸