This was due to an intended league re-structuring from the BFA who were planning to decrease the amount of teams from 16 to 12.
Newly promoted teams included TAFIC, who won the Botswana First Division North, Matebele FC, the champion of the Botswana First Division South, and VTM FC whom beat Chadibe after a 6-5 penalty victory to ensure promotion.
[5][6] They replaced Prisons XI, Extension Gunners, and Mogoditshane Fighters, who were relegated after the 2022–23 season.
However, after Township Rollers signed three South African players who did not follow the requirements, plus more criticism among the public and football pundits, the BFA decided to withdraw the rule for the 2023/24 season.
However, they will start a process to further develop the amendments and rules of the Botswana Premier League.