Botswana

30 August 2020

Classes Commence on August 24 for All Students

The 2020/2021 University of Botswana Academic Calendar has been revised in order to offset the disruptions caused by Greater Gaborone lockdown following an upsurge of new COVID-19 cases recently. Read more

UB Experts Making Valuable Contribution Against COVID-19

Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, says he is excited that the University of Botswana continues to play a pivotal role in the fight against COVID-19 in the country. Read more

 

31 July 2020

Donations an Investment Towards Botswana’s Human Resource Capital Development

Donations that University of Botswana received from Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Fair Price are no doubt an investment towards Botswana’s human resource capital development drive. Read more 

Prof Norris Urges Alumni to Appreciate the Value of Giving Back

“Most of us out there and everybody holding some office position somewhere, one way or the other, has been affected positively by this institution. But I get worried that in Africa we don’t seem to give back to those institutions that made us what we are,” Professor Norris. Read more

UB Adjusts Almanac as Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

The University of Botswana has adjusted the current and next semester almanacs as part of a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that there will be no formal examinations this semester hence assessment of students will be done through continuous assessment. Read more

Vice Chancellor Cautions Students Against Complacency Towards COVID-19

“The virus is real…, it’s real!” warned Professor Norris during a courtesy call the newly elected Student Representative Council (SRC) and Graduate Students Association (GSA) members paid on UB management. Read more

 

30 June 2020

Preparedness to Start Teaching and Learning Using the Online Blackboard…

The Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) wishes to update its stakeholders about its preparedness to resume teaching and learning using the online blackboard linked system post lockdown, effective Monday 15^th June 2020. Read more

Education Minister Content with UB COVID-19 Health Protocols

The Minister of Tertiary Education, Research Science and Technology, Dr Douglas Letsholathebe, visited the University of Botswana on June 8, 2020 to assess and appreciate its readiness and compliance with COVID-19 health protocols. Read more

UB Adopts Blended Teaching & Learning to Mitigate COVID-19 Impact

The University of Botswana will spend P7.8 million to provide students with free simcards as part of measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on teaching and learning. Read more

UB Heeds Letsholo Primary School Teachers Call for Assistance

The University of Botswana has donated 37 face shields to Letsholo Primary School teachers.  Letsholo Primary Schools, located in Kopong, has 35 teachers who in the face of COVID-19 made a plea to the University of Botswana to assist with protective equipment. Read more

 

31 May 2020

BIUST Donates COVID-19 Response Products

The Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) donated 4000 units of liquid soaps and 1700 bars of soap to Serowe community. Read more

BIUST Launches COVID-19 Response Products

The Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) has donated vital COVID-19 response products to the Palapye community to aid in the battle against the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read more

COVID-19 Highlights Need for Self-Reliance in Africa

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused seismic disruptions to the higher education sector, but has also offered significant lessons on the importance of self-reliance on the part of African countries when it comes to dealing with societal challenges, as well as greater collaboration with African partners. Read more

Institutions Ready to Commence Lessons

Both public and private institutions are set to re-open from June 2, 2020 if they have satisfied the COVID-19 guidelines set by the Ministry of Health and Wellness after a two-month recess due to the deadly virus. Read more

Tertiary Institutions to Open in Two Phases

Deputy permanent secretary in the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology, Mr Oupa Masesane has said institutions of learning would reopen in two phases, following closure due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Read more

UB Engineers, Designers on Verge of Completing Ventilator Prototyping

A University of Botswana team of engineers and product designers which has been working closely with medical experts on a number of projects as part of the university’s COVID-19 response, is on the verge of breaking through with production of a ventilator. The team is currently busy at work completing its prototyping. Read more

UB Inducts Protection Services Staff on COVID-19

The University of Botswana on May 12, 2020 organized an induction course for its Protection Services staff as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more

 

30 April 2020

BIUST Covid-19 Data Analysis for Botswana Goes Live

The Botswana University of Science, Research, Information and Technology (BIUST) has launched an up to the minute data analysis tool dedicated to capturing and analysing the demographic spread of the novel coronavirus in Botswana as it happens. Read more

Pharmacy Students Initiate Production of Hand Sanitizers as Response to COVID-19

University of Botswana scientists have produced hand sanitizers in an effort to help fight COVID-19. The production of hand sanitizers was initiated by students of School of Pharmacy in the Faculty of Health Science to help alleviate the surging burden of COVID-19 infection in Botswana. Read more

SKMTH Applauds UB for Support in COVID-19 Fight

Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) management has applauded the University of Botswana for heeding the call to localize the production and provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for COVID-19 frontline health workers. Read more

UB Designs Ventilation Hood and Face Mask for COVID-19 Patients

As the University of Botswana continues to develop innovative solutions towards responding to societal challenges, once again it has designed and produced a clinically sound ventilation hood and face mask for COVID-19 patients. Read more

UB Develops COVID-19 Monitoring Tools for Ministry of Health and Wellness

The University of Botswana has developed three computer software tools that will assist the Ministry of Health and Wellness in the management and monitoring of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The project was a collaborative effort of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), Department of Computer Science and Faculty of Medicine. Read more

University of Botswana Donates Hand Sanitizers to SKMTH

The University of Botswana has donated 80 litres of Topical Solution hand sanitizers to Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH). The hand sanitizers were handed over during a short ceremony held at the University of Botswana’s Faculty of Medicine. Read more

 

31 March 2020

HBV Study Generates Positive Impact – Dr Anderson

The Hepatitis B Virus Study has generated a positive impact, creating a huge awareness on the University of Botswana community about the virus, transmission, pathogenesis and treatment. Read more

Introduction of Local Languages in Curriculum to Enrich Democracy – Professor Nkomazana

The introduction of local languages in the curriculum in the country will enrich democracy, social cohesion, human rights, and patriotism… Read more

UB, University of Adelaide Pen MoU

The University of Botswana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Australia’s University of Adelaide. The MoU was signed in Australia in February this year. Read more

 

29 February 2020

Biodiesel Research Unity Commissions 380L Biodiesel Processing Machine

The University of Botswana Biodiesel Research Unit in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) has commissioned a biodiesel processing machine. Read more

BIUST Smart Village Initiative

Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) Smart Village Initiative for Rural Development was commended for going to the very heart of the dilemma facing tertiary educational institutions in ensuring that their research findings, products and services transform rural livelihoods in a positive way. Read more

Knowing More and Doing More About Mental Health

University of Botswana researchers from the Department of Psychology are conducting an inaugural study to generate new knowledge and treatment options for mental health problems among university students in Botswana. Read more

Cengage, Edge Learning Media Expand Access to Learning for SA’s Tertiary Students, Instructors

Cengage and Edge Learning Media are delighted to announce a new partnership in South Africa. This partnership will see Cengage representing Edge’s leading textbook catalogue within the South African public university sector, as well as in Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini. Read more

Student Welfare Department & Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute Launch HBV Study

The Department of Student Welfare in partnership with Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute launched a Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) study on February 10, 2020, to determine current knowledge and attitudes towards HBV and HBV research in the community. Read more

UK Professional Body Assesses IDT Programmes for Accreditation

The Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) from the UK visited the Department of Industrial Design and Technology (IDT) at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology on February 3, 2020 for a four-day assessment of undergraduate programmes for professional accreditation. Read more

University of Botswana on Recruitment Drive in Seychelles

The University of Botswana was this week among 35 exhibitors that participated in the 5th Edition of the Agency for National Human Resource Development (ANHRD) Public Awareness Session in Seychelles. Read more

University of Botswana to Open More Areas of Study to Seychellois Students

Seychellois students will be able to further their studies in even more fields at the University of Botswana, a high official said on Wednesday. Read more

 

31 January 2020

Ntshiwa Wins 2019 University Challenge

Twenty-year-old third year urban and regional planning University of Botswana student Ludo Ntshiwa is this year’s University Challenge winner. Read more

UB Collaborates with Mitsubishi UFJ Research & Consulting (MURC)…

University of Botswana (UB) and Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co. Ltd. (MURC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake collaborative efforts and establish partnerships in the utilization of digital technologies in different areas of health. Read more

UB Team Takes to Nigeria on International Student Recruitment Drive

A team of seven University of Botswana staff has set out on an aggressive mission to market the university and recruit international students in Nigeria’s three cities of Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Read more

31 December 2019

UB Collaborates with Upenn, Ministry on Multi-Drug Resistance Study

University of Botswana in collaboration with University of Pennsylvania (Botswana Upenn Partnership) and Ministry of Health and Wellness have launched a research study on the prevalence of multi-drug resistant bacteria in Botswana. Read more

UB Ranks Top on Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

The University of Botswana has been ranked first among top Universities conducting research on Education in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more

UB to Research on Doping in Botswana, Zambia and Papua New Guinea

The University of Botswana will embark on research that will focus on Anti- Doping Education and Consideration/Intention of Using Prohibited Substances in Botswana, Zambia and Papua New Guinea, thanks to a 2020 World Anti-Doping Agency research grant. Read more

30 November 2019

ACUHO-I SAC Conference Tackles On-Campus Student Challenge

Delegates to the Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (ACUHO-I) Southern Africa Conference met in Botswana for the first time this year to reflect on institutional achievements and challenges faced by on-campus students. Read more

Dare to Dream, UB Collaborate to Stimulate Creativity in Young Minds

In today’s’ technology-driven world, it is important to teach young students robotics throughout their schooling to enhance their creative ability and innovative thinking as they strive to be highly productive members of society in future. Read more

Six UB Researchers Receive Research Excellence Awards

The University of Botswana through the Office of Research and Development hosted a University Research Awards Ceremony. Read more

UB Hosts Second Ever “Smart Green” Makeathon…

The University of Botswana on November 17-21, 2019 had a rare privilege of hosting the second ever “Smart Green Makeathon” to be held in an African country. Read more

UB e-Health Research Unit to Foster Research and Capacity Building in Botswana

In an effort to positioning itself as a leader in knowledge generation, the University of Botswana in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and Botswana Institute for technology Research and Innovation as well as the University of Pennsylvania, has set up an e-Health Research Unit to … Read more

31 October 2019

Botswana University Leads the Way with SDG4 Plan

The University of Botswana is Africa’s first and only university with an implementation plan for Sustainable Development Goals number 4 (SDG4)… Read more

Seychellois Tania Bellard Best Overall Student

For the second consecutive year, a Seychellois student is the recipient of the UB Valedictorian award for best overall student at the University of Botswana. Tania Bellard received the prize during the 37th graduation ceremony on Friday at the UB Stadium in Gaborone. Read more

Training Institutions Urged to Leverage Technology to Impart Appropriate Knowledge and Skills

The University of Botswana must leverage its status as a premier institution of higher learning in Botswana to help the country adequately address challenges precipitated by the fourth industrial revolution, says Professor Sesae Mpuchane. Read more

UB launches one-year study on HPV prevalence in Botswana

The University of Botswana in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness as well as the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, this week launched a study on the prevalence of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in Botswana. Read more

UB, UN Join Hands to Promote Conversation Around Mental Health

The University of Botswana and United Nations have joined hands to promote conversation around mental health with students from various tertiary institutions. Read more

UGBS Receives Delegates from University of Botswana

The University of Ghana Business School (UGBS) on 2nd October 2019, received a delegation from the University of Botswana (UB), through the Consulate of Botswana. Read more

30 September 2019

Academics Decry STEM Education Gender Gap

The participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects is still very low in Botswana, says University of Botswana Faculty of Engineering Deputy Dean, Dr Olefile Molwane. Read more

Chinese Ambassador Goads UB Students on Business Opportunities in China

Chinese Ambassador, Dr Zhao Yanbo, has called on University of Botswana Students to explore business opportunities in China and leverage Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to penetrate its market. Read more

CUT Embarks on a Mission to Strengthen UB Partnership

A delegation from Central University of Technology (CUT) in South Africa visited the University of Botswana (UB) on September 10, 2019 to explore specific research areas that can lead to strong collaboration between the two universities. Read more

Faculty of Medicine’s Mogalakwe in US for Hubert H. Humphry Programme

The United States of America Embassy in Gaborone says it is proud to have sent Mr Moagisi Mogalakwe, a University of Botswana employee, to the US to study Education Administration and Planning Policy. Read more

President Masisi Challenges Universities to Interrogate Implementation of SDGs

The President, Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, has challenged institutions of higher learning such as the University of Botswana to take a proactive role of constantly addressing challenges that confront humanity in its endeavour to achieve sustainable development. Read more

Private Sector, UB Partnership Critical to Student Development

Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Students Affairs, Professor Happy Siphambe, has appealed to the private sector in Botswana to partner with the University of Botswana to create a conducive learning environment at the University. Read more

Three UB Academics Part of Groundbreaking Book on Botswana Women

Three University of Botswana academics are part of a team of 60 women writers that has published a book titled Botswana Women Write which was launched in Gaborone on September 19, 2019. Read more

31 August 2019

Appointments a Vote of Confidence in UB

The Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Student Affairs, Professor Happy Siphambe, says the appointment of two University of Botswana academics to the National Transformation Strategy Team by the President, Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, is a vote of confidence in the University. Read more

Faculty of Education Facilitates Implementation of SDG 4

The Faculty of Education on July 29, 2019 conducted a two-day capacity building workshop to strengthen the capacity of teachers, technical and vocational educators in the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more

Institutional Repositories for research visibility and Knowledge Management in Higher Education Institutions

Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) has partnered with the Association of African Universities (AAU) to host a Database. Read more

Liebig University Giessen, UB Cooperate on Joint Research and Teaching

The University of Botswana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Justus Liebig University Giessen of Germany. Read more

Steve Harvey Session August 21

American comedian cum radio and television host Steve Harvey will on August 21 hold live networking sessions with youth in Gaborone at the University of Botswana Indoor Arena. Read more

Professor Motlhanka Exploits Watermelons to Produce Medicines

The University of Botswana participated in the Global Expo 2019 which was held in Gaborone recently under the theme: Harnessing the power of emerging markets for economic growth. Read more

31 July 2019

College to University – Evolution Shows National Ambitions

As government authorities in Botswana envisage seeing their country becoming an education hub for Southern Africa, both private and public colleges within the country are slowly but steadily transforming themselves into universities, with four colleges evolving into fully-fledged universities over the last 19 years. Read more

Workshop on External Quality Assurance in Higher Education in Botswana

Participants from the first blended learning course on External Quality Assurance (EQA) in higher education from six countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) recently met for a workshop in Gaborone, Botswana. Read more

30 June 2019

Turkey Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call to UB

The Ambassador of Turkey to Botswana, Her Excellency Ms. Meltem Buyukkarakas paid a courtesy call to the University of Botswana on June 17, 2019 to explore possible areas of collaborations on Research, Education and Training. Read more

UB Staff Receive Long Service Awards

About 1500 University of Botswana staff members received Long Service Awards in recognition of their loyalty and sterling contribution to the success of the Institution. Read more

UB Team in Nigeria

The University of Botswana team led by the Vice Chancellor Prof David Norris is visiting Nigeria to seek collaboration and cooperation with institutions interested in staff and student development. the team arrived in Nigeria. Read more

30 April 2019

A Slow but Steady Path to Becoming a Successful University

I did not know very much about Botswana when I first decided to come to the country in 2015. I had read some Wilbur Smith books which opened my eyes to the remote world of Southern Africa and I was especially fascinated by Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Read more

Graduate Students Advised to be Research Oriented

Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, has appealed to graduate students to channel much of their energies towards research to turn the University of Botswana into a research intensive institution. Read more

UB, BGI Sign MoU on Joint Research Projects

A University of Botswana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Botswana Geo-Science Institute (BGI) for the two institutions to collaborate and harness their resources to effectively deliver on their respective mandates. Read more

UB Positions Itself in Seychelles

The University of Botswana took part in the Agency for National Human Resource Development (ANHRD) Public Awareness Session in Seychelles recently as part of its efforts to position itself as the university of choice in southern Africa. Read more

31 March 2019

Alumna Gives Back to University

A University of Botswana Alumna and Dare to Dream Foundation Leader, Captain Kgomotso Phatsima, has signed an agreement with the University of Botswana to sponsor the best excelling graduate in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects for the academic years 2019-2025. Read more

Building a Higher Education Sector Needs More Than High Hopes

Botswana is a relatively new country, gaining its independence in 1966. Unfortunately, in the former Bechuanaland British Protectorate, the previous administrative entity in this territory, there had been no interest in building an educational system. Read more

Kgosi Ezekiel Joel Masilo Applauds UB for ASSAR Climate Change Research

Kgosi Ezekiel Masilo of Bobirwa has applauded the University of Botswana for undertaking research on climate change in the Bobirwa sub-district. Read more

Minister Olopeng Urges UB Not to Faulter on Training

The Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology, Mr Thapelo Olopeng, has encouraged the University of Botswana to continue training and producing highly competitive students who could assist transform Botswana into a knowledge-based economy. Read more

UB Special Education Programme Excites NUL Delegation

A delegation from the National University of Lesotho (NUL) visited the Department of Educational Foundation on March 18, 2019 for a benchmarking exercise. Of particular interest was the University of Botswana Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education. Read more

US Embassy Explores Partnership with UB

The American Embassy in Gaborone is exploring possible ways through which to forge stronger ties between the United States of America and the University of Botswana. Read more

28 February 2019

Alumna Gives Back to University

A University of Botswana Alumna and Dare to Dream Foundation Leader, Captain Kgomotso Phatsima, has signed an agreement with the University of Botswana to sponsor the best excelling graduate in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) subjects for the academic years 2019-2025. Read more

Can New PS, Bridget John Sweep Education Ministry Cean?

Bridget John -the newly appointed permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Basic Education started work on February 1 inheriting a ministry with a 15 year old track record of underachievement. Read more

Faculty of Medicine Launches Research Study on HIV

The University of Botswana Faculty of Medicine has launched an HIV Testing Study targeting men in Botswana to uncover factors influencing their foot-dragging towards testing for HIV. Read more

Prof. Max Essex Came, Saw and Conquered HIV/AIDS

Professor Essex, the founder and Chair of Botswana Havard Aids Institute Partnership (BHP) came to Botswana in 1996 and established the HIV research and training partnership between Botswana and United States of America. Read more

31 January 2019

Ten Students Receive Barclays F. G. Mogae Scholarship

Some 10 students are pursuing their Masters Degrees in various disciplines at the University of Botswana this academic year, thanks to the Barclays Bank F. G. Mogae Scholarship Fund. Read more

UB, SFA Network Seek New Ways to Manage Elephants in Mmadinare

The University of Botswana under the auspices of its Department of Adult Education led an interdisciplinary team of researchers from the Sustainable Futures in Africa (SFA) Network for a workshop on human-wildlife interactions at the Mmadinare Main Kgotla. Read more

US Envoy Visit Raises Hope for ORI

The recent visit by a United States of America envoy has raised hope that the University of Botswana’s Okavango Research Institute (ORI) will soon receive more research funding from American entities. Read more

30 November 2018

Industry Partnerships Gateway to Innovation – Debswana MD Tells UB

Debswana Managing Director, Mr Balisi Bonyongo, has called on the University of Botswana to play a leading role in forging collaborations with industry to drive research, innovation and technology that will assist the country transform from a minerals-based to knowledge-based economy. Read more

Policy Implications on Elderly Population Needs Under Spotlight

Despite the rapidly growing ageing population of the elderly in Botswana, like the rest of the world they face uncertain future because their needs and interest are largely invisible on Botswana policy agenda, says University of Botswana Head of the Department of Law. Read more

UB Partners with EU in Entrepreneurship Capacity Building

The University of Botswana in partnership with the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management recently embarked on a capacity building project for entrepreneurs in Botswana. Read more

UB Professor Caught ‘Cheating’

Some academics at the University of Botswana have been threatening The Patriot on Sunday after publishing an article which raised concern about allegations of rampant plagiarism and poor research ethics at the institution. Read more

31 October 2018

Limko Caps 455 Graduates 

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Botswana will release 455 future ready professionals to indulge Botswana’s community with the creative, innovative and best techno-savvy solutions towards industry needs…Read more

UB Alumni Challenged to Trigger Botswana’s Knowledge Revolution

University of Botswana alumni have been challenged to be the torch bearers of Botswana’s knowledge revolution as the country strives to become a knowledge-based economy. Read more

UB Helps Promote Botswana in China

A University of Botswana Mandarin Chinese language instructor, Mr Gracious Tshepiso Masule, recently had a rare privilege of travelling with a Botswana delegation to Beijing, China to provide on-site interpreting. Read more

University of Botswana Re-writes History Books

The University of Botswana re-wrote history books when, for the first time in its 36-year history, three former students notched up some of the highest honours in a university setup in a single day. Read more

UPenn Up-Skills Local Nurses on Trauma Care

​​​​​​​University of Botswana School of Nursing in partnership with University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing recently brought nurses from various medical institutions across Botswana under one roof to equip them with knowledge and skills on evidence-based care of trauma patients.  Read more

30 September 2018

UB Alumni Challenged to Trigger Botswana’s Knowledge Revolution

University of Botswana alumni have been challenged to be the torch bearers of Botswana’s knowledge revolution as the country strives to become a knowledge-based economy. Read more

UPenn Up-Skills Local Nurses on Trauma Care

University of Botswana School of Nursing in partnership with University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing recently brought nurses from various medical institutions across Botswana under one roof to equip them with knowledge and skills on evidence-based care of trauma patients. Read more

University of Wisconsin Madison Eager to Aid UB Transformation

A delegation from the University of Wisconsin Madison in the United State of America paid University of Botswana Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, a courtesy call on August 28, 2018 to explore opportunities for collaboration and cooperation on research, education and training. Read more

Universities Require Thought, Action 

A university is a place where people think and do things and not where they look nice and use big words to appear educated, says Zimbabwe’s Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, Professor Amon Murirwa Read more

31 August 2018

Academics Collaborate on Youth Life Skills, Entrepreneurship Development Through Sport

Two University of Botswana academics have joined hands with research scholars from other African countries and the US to work on a collaborative project that is envisaged to take youth development through sport to a new level in Africa. Read more

Nigeria Taps into UB’s Anti-Graft Efforts

A Delegation from Nigerian’s Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption paid a courtesy call on then Acting Vice Chancellor, Professor Martin Mokgwathi, on August 14, 2018, to learn first-hand efforts by the University of Botswana to combat corruption. Read more

Professor Monaka Wins 2018 CIPL Award

Professor Kemmonye Collete Monaka in the Department of English at the University of Botswana is the winner of the 2018 Endangered Languages Award. She received the award at the 20th Comité International Permanent des Linguistes (CIPL) in Cape Town, South Africa, last month. Read more

School of Medicine Celebrates 79 Young Doctors

The University of Botswana School Medicine celebrated the 5th cohort of 79 young doctors who graduated with Bachelor Degrees in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) at the Phakalane Golf Estate Resort. Read more

UB, SFA Network Seek New Ways to Manage Elephants in Mmadinare

The University of Botswana under the auspices of its Department of Adult Education led an interdisciplinary team of researchers from the Sustainable Futures in Africa (SFA) Network for a workshop on human-wildlife interactions at the Mmadinare Main Kgotla. Read more

30 June 2018

UB Marketing Experts Capacitate Local Manufacturing Firms

The Department of Marketing in collaborating with the Botswana Trade and Investment Centre (BITC) June 20-21, 2018 hosted a workshop aimed at building export capacity for local manufacturing firms. Read more

VC Commends Afya Bora Consortium for Contributing to Health

University of Botswana Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, has commended Afya Bora Consortium for contributing towards addressing the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases in low and middle income sub-Saharan African countries. Professor Norris said such health problems required a new breed of well trained and skilled health professionals. Read more

31 May 2018

Celebrating Gobe Matenge – A Frank and Fearless Public Servant

The University of Botswana and The Botswana Society celebrated the life of legendary public servant Mr Gobe Matenge at the UB Conference Centre on May 21, 2018 with speakers agreeing that he contributed immensely to the development of Botswana. Read more

Change Management Key To Project Implementation

As the Ministry of Basic Education is undergoing a massive transformation through a government-approved plan known as ‘Education and Training Sector Strategy Plan (ETSSP), I feel compelled to point out a few change management aspects that I believe can be very critical in determining whether or not the envisaged product is successful. Read more

Training of Trainers Short Course: Department of Extra Mural and Public Education

Facilitating training sessions can be a daunting prospect especially for those entering the field for the first time or who have not had any formal preparation for the task. Without this foundation, only a few people can effectively transfer skills and knowledge to others. Whether those attending this training are experienced or inexperienced trainers or they are just to refresh themselves as seasoned professionals, this course will equip them with skills to be effective trainers of trainers. Read more

VC Envisions High Performance Centre

With its world class sporting facilities, the Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, believes the University of Botswana can serve as a high performance centre for sport. Read more

30 April 2018

CIPA to Introduce Online Registration

Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA) are currently working on introducing online registration for companies. This was revealed by the organization’s Registrar General, Conductor Masena, during this week’s media briefing to mark the official launch of CIPA’s upcoming Corporate Registers Forum (CRF). Read More

“A Catalyst for Innovation and Transformation”

The Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) has embarked on a six-year Strategic Plan from 2016 to 2022 that will guide the future growth and development of the country’s second university. BIUST was conceived with the intention to add impetus to the quest for developing the country’s human capital especially in specialized areas of Science, Engineering and Technology. Read more

UB, CUT Agree to Joint Leverage of Capabilities

The University of Botswana entered into a three-year agreement on April 16, 2018 with the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein, South Africa through which the two institutions of higher learning committed themselves to jointly leveraging their capabilities in promoting scholarly activities and international understanding in a number of areas. Read more

PhD scholarships in Genetics/ Bioinformatics

Applications are invited for two PhD scholarships in the Department of Biological Sciences as part of the Collaborative African Genomics Network (CAfGEN) that has recently received an NIH-Welcome Trust Funded Grant (H3Africa NiH-U54AI110398) to the tune of USD $5 million.  Read more

In Support of the Presidents call for a Knowledge Economy

On the 1st of April amidst pomp and fanfare, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Botswana Mr. Mokgweetsi E. K. Masisi laid out his visionary blue print and noted as follows: “In line with Vision 2036, investment in research, science and technology and innovation will be prioritized to enable our transformation into a knowledge-based economy. Read more

30 December 2017

Norris Appointed UB’s Sixth Vice Chancellor

The Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology, has appointed Professor David Norris to the position of Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana. Read more

UB Can Be Money Spinner – VC

If there is anything about the University of Botswana that excites the new Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, it is not only its ability to execute its core mandate with much aplomb, but also its potential to become a money spinner. Read more

15 October 2017

BEC In Dire Shortage Of Examiners

Beleaguered Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) is grappling with shortage of examiners for the 2017 Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations. Read more

15 September 2017

HRDC Inducts UB Management on Institutional Planning

The University of Botswana Management attended a one-day workshop on institutional planning organised by the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) as part of its consultative process to inform Tertiary Education Institutions (TEIs) on the need to align to the Botswana National Human Resource Development Strategy and the skills need by the labour market. Read more

Minister of Tertiary Education Meets UB Management

Dr Madigele said he was happy to have met with the Management of the University especially that there had not been a formal meeting since the Ministry was reconstituted about 10 months ago. Read more

MP Calls for a General Law Course in Schools

The former teacher says that part of reasons service delivery is at its lowest in the country is because public servants being the service providers lack the basic knowledge of law which translates into poor understanding of regulations and policies that should guide service delivery. Read more

Target 20 000 to Enroll After Budgetary Mess

The major flaws that occurred in the implementation of the programme relates to the fact that students wanted long-term programmes instead of short-term ones. He said some students ended up taking four-year programmes against the original plan. Read more

UB Occupies Single Pole Position

The Chancellor of the University of Botswana who is also the Vice President of Botswana, has applauded the University for a high level private sector engagement in the training of human resource that was critical to the economic development of the country. Read more

31 August 2017

Cuba Ambassador Pledges More Support

Cuban Ambassador to Botswana, says health professionals from Cuba will remain in the country for as long as necessary. Read more

Korea Corner Officially Opened

The opening of a Korean Corner at the University of Botswana is a firm indication of how committed the South Korean government was in maintaining strong relations with Botswana. Read more

Magang Unpacks Sir Seretse Khama’s Famous Quote

If anyone doubted the veracity of Botswana’s founding President, Sir Seretse Khama’s famous quote that “a nation without a past is a lost nation, and a people without a past is a people without a soul”. Read more

RUFORUM-USADF Collaboration to Create Opportunities for Underserved Communities in Africa

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) organized and participated in the 2017 Global Workshop of the United States African Development Foundation (USADF). Read more

15 August 2017

At 41 Years of Age, Dr Alfred Madigele Is Botswana’s Youngest Cabinet Minister

After completing his studies in Ireland, Dr Madigele was employed for a year at one of the biggest hospitals in Ireland called Limerick Regional Hospital, as a Medical Officer and he decided to quit and come back home. Read more

Ministry Unaware of Dropouts Challenges

Higher education officials have denied knowledge of any government-sponsored tertiary students dropouts who were disadvantaged by the school system. Read more

15 July 2017

Botswana Recognises Sustainable Tourism for Development

Botswana as a country that recognises the integral part that tourism plays in its economy has no choice but to practice sustainable tourism. Read more

UNWTO Proposes Joint Researches with UB

The United Nation World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) wants to partner with the University of Botswana in conducting joint research, especially in the tourism area. Read more

30 June 2017

Prof O. Totolo Inaugurated as Fellow of the Botswana Academy of Sciences (BAS)

Professor Otlogetswe Totolo has been deemed worthy to be inducted as fellow of the Botswana Academy of Sciences (BAS). Read more

15 June 2017

Education Cuts Billion Pula of Tertiary Spend

The Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology has drastically reduced the number of students who will be sponsored during the 2017/2018 financial year for both local public and private institutions. Read more

15 May 2017

UB Kenya Commemorate Wangari Maathai Day

The University of Botswana joined the rest of Africa in commemorating Africa Environment/Wangari Maathai Day by planting trees and holding a public lecture that attracted a host of dignitaries among them ministers, dikgosi, members of the diplomatic corps, senior government officials, university professors and members of the public. Read more

30 April 2017

Limko Receives Gold Award for Third Consecutive Year

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology scooped the Readers Digest Trusted Brand Gold Award for the best private University in country beating over 20 Universities at a glittering ceremony held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Read more

15 March 2017

UB Re-Opens March 6 – Dr Madigele

The Minister for Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology, Dr Alfred Madigele says University of Botswana will re-open on March 6, after it was closed following a strike by the students. Read more

15 February 2017

Education Minister Underscores Communication between Management and Students

The Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology, Dr Alfred Madigele, has underscored the importance of communication in conflict resolution following days of student disturbances that led to a decision by the Chairman of the University of Botswana Council. Read more

Prof Moahi Appointed Acting Vice Chancellor

Professor Kgomotso Hildegard Moahi has been appointed to act as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana with effect from February 20, 2017. The appointment follows the resignation of Professor Thabo Fako as Vice Chancellor on February 17, 2017. Read more

31 January 2017

BQA Tightens Up Quality Assurance

The Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) will soon implement quality assurance measures in the entire education sector as informed by latest developments in its regulatory role. Read more

BQA to Assess Whole Education System

Botswana Qualification Authority is to assess the entire education system pipeline from early childhood to tertiary level. Read more

Gov’t to Slash Tertiary Education Funding

The Government will reduce the amount spent on sponsoring tertiary students, by 27% in the next financial year. Read more

The Decline and Fall of Higher Education in Botswana: Quality Assurance Authorities Complicit

Quality assurance agencies should place the interests of students in tertiary institutions and those that are still coming front and centre of what they do. Read more

UB Don Offers Answers to Dow’s Many Questions

Studies have previously been undertaken on the factors behind poor performance by the students in public schools. “All we need to do is retrieve such information and determine what would help us make an improvement.” Read more

15 November 2016

P600 Million for Research and Innovation

The Ministry of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology (MTERST) has earmarked over P678 million for research, technology and innovation related projects in National Development Plan 11(NDP11). Read more

Madigele Intervenes In Oodi College Demonstrations

The Minister of Tertiary Education, Research Science and Technology was forced to intervene and calm down the situation at the Oodi College of Applied Arts and Technology (OCAAT). Read more

Gaborone Mayor Advises UB Students against Unprotected Sex

Gaborone Mayor, advised University of Botswana students to play it safe by adopting the #Boloto must fall mantra which promotes safe sex through the use of condoms or at best, abstinence. Read more

Stakeholders, Educationists Encouraged To Join SAQAN

SAQAN was launched in Botswana last year and key to its existence is to transform higher education quality and allow members access to global best practices through interaction. Read more

UB Foundation appeals to UBLS Alumni for Support

The University of Botswana Foundation chairman, has appealed to the University of Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland (UBLS) Alumni to support the foundation in whatever way they can. Read more

US Embassy Commits to Education Development

Botho University engaged in an international research conference this morning under the theme ‘The future dynamics of higher education in a global society’. Read more

31 October 2016

BIUST Launches Ambitious Strategy

Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)’s newly launched strategic plan envisages that the university will be in par with the world’s top universities. Read more

UB Confers Honourary Doctorate on Khama

The University of Botswana has conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters on President Lt Gen. Dr. Seretse Khama Ian Khama. Read more

30 September 2016

Jobs for Youth Could Boost Economic Growth

Botswana could improve incomes per capita, reduce poverty and increase growth through generating jobs for its increasing number of young workers, according to a recently released World Bank Group report. Read more

MOESD Should Be Split Into Two

Many expect the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) to be split into two to make it manageable and yield good results from primary school to tertiary institutions and beyond. Read more

15 September 2016

Botswana Urged To Find New Allies

As Batswana celebrate 50 years of Independence there is need for change and adaptation to a new global order that dictates that the country must diversify her international relations and diplomacy and look east as well. Read more

Companies Drill Youth on Work Readiness

The Progressive Institute together with Premiere Company hosted a work readiness seminar in Gaborone. Read more

Employees Decry Secrecy in Transformation of Vocational Institutions

Colleges of education and vocational institutions are embittered by lack of transparency and consultation in the ongoing institutional transformation process. Read more

Education Ministry Broke

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is too broke to send employees for further studies such that authorities are advising teachers to self-sponsor instead. Read more

Limkokwing University Awarded International Accreditation

Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC), the United Kingdom based globally recognised authority on accreditation of higher education institutions worldwide, has designated Limkokwing University as the Global T.V.E.T. (Tertiary Vocational Education Training) Model University. Read more

VC Defines Role of a University

University of Botswana Vice Chancellor, says a University is neither a vocational, technical nor professional institution. Read more

31 August 2016

Botho University Introduces Scholarships

The Minister of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), Unity Dow, has applauded Botho University for its innovative ways of encouraging cost sharing in the education sector. Read more

Close Bogus Universities

The debate on the deteriorating quality of education in Botswana took a new turn last week when academics condemned the proliferation of many private “universities”, which currently stand at seven serving a population of approximately two million people, and called for their closure. Read more

Limkokwing Opens Campus in Sierra Leone

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT) has established a new campus in Sierra Leone, which has already started operating with 1,200 students. Read more

Quotas Rattle Private Tertiary Institutions

Even though government says the move will solve unemployment, the shock introduction of quotas for tertiary education sponsorship continues to reverberate, while the revolution by unemployed youths gathers pace. Read more

15 July 2016

African Universities Far from Influencing Global Agenda

African universities have been found to be wanting and far much behind in terms of service delivery and research that can influence the global agenda. Read more

Masisi Challenges Southern African Tertiary Institutions to Re-Align Training

The 16th BOLESWANA Biennial Education Symposium has painted a gloomy picture of the standard of education and quality of graduates that southern African universities produce. Read more

Video Conferencing Essential in Schools

Video conferencing has been an integral part of our business world for the better part of two decades. Read more

30 June 2016

Bots Adopts Credit -Based System

Botswana has adopted a new education system said to be a paradigm shift from the old one. Read more

BQA Weeds Out Rubbish Institutions

Institutions of learning that fail to submit annual reports may have their registration and accreditation revoked, under the newly-gazetted regulations. Read more

15 June 2016

Battle over UB’s P45 Million Catering Tender

Three University of Botswana (UB) Student Representative Council (SRC) members have strongly refuted allegations of receiving a bribery to lead a student uprising at the beginning of the semester this coming August. Read more

BDP on Academic Qualifications for Political Office

The new rule is  that in terms of  the  amended  constitution  of  January 2016,  every candidate  must  be  in possession  of  a Grade 12  certificate or its  equivalent to be allowed to run for public office. Read more

Education Ministry to Rationalise Institutions

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development is undertaking an exercise to rationalise tertiary institutions with a view to address their optimum and efficient use while addressing issues of quality, access, equity and sustainability. Read more

Issues in Education

For quite a while now external placement for many Form Five leavers and some officers on in-service training takes place in Southern Africa. Read more

30 April 2016

Conduct Quality Research to Enhance Standards of Living

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, (UCC has encouraged university lecturers and professors to develop the interest to conduct quality research that would impact positively on the livelihoods of people living around the university community. Read more

Employers Urged to Give Fresh Graduates a Chance

The corporate world has been urged to employ fresh graduates in order to give them a chance to acquire experience. Read more

Jobless Graduates Invited to Register for Possible Employment

The Conscious Communiversity Organisation is urging all Namibian unemployed graduates from all tertiary institutions, local and international, to register for the #‎25000graduates campaign. Read more

President Khama Commends Limkokwing

The visit was meant to give the president the insight of the university’s philosophy, vision and update on its contribution to Botswana’s economy since its establishment. Read more

Review Delays Tertiary Education Sponsorships

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) and its partners in higher education financing are reviewing the tertiary learning sponsorship process, to align training with market needs as well as budgetary needs. Read more

Target 20 000 to Address Skills Mismatch

Target 20 000 is born to address skills mismatch and to produce job ready graduates. Read more

UB State-of-The-Art Facility under Siege

Tensions and divisions, littered with political interference, are brewing at the University of Botswana (UB), over the sourcing out of the state-of-the-art conference centre. Read more

1 April 2016

BIUST attracts BGCSE top achievers at the HRDS fair 2016

BIUST continues to attract top achievers with points ranging from 38 to 48 points at the just ended HRDS fair. Read more

Festival Honours Achievements By African-Americans

The Department of English in collaboration with the American Embassy launched the 12th Annual Black History Month Film Festival. Read more

Molutsi Breaks Silence On His HRDC Exit

Outgoing Human Resource Development Council (HRDC) boss, Dr. Patrick Molutsi has cleared the air surrounding his alleged forced exit from his position. Read more

University of Botswana: a place for research and development

The University of Botswana is truly a national institution of higher learning, research and development. Read more

15 March 2016

BQA Happy with Tertiary Institutions

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development established the Botswana Qualification Authority (BQA) to ensure regulation and accreditation is done correctly. Read more

DCEC Investigates Tertiary Institutions

A number of tertiary institutions have in the recent past experienced a fair share of protests relating to quality of education offered. Read more

Education Budget Receives Thumbs Up

The Ministry of Education and Skills Development’s over P11. 7 billion budget proposal for the 2016/17 financial year was approved on Monday after an overwhelming backing from Parliament. Read more

Technical Colleges Closed, Students to Reapply

The Minister of Education and Skills Development, has taken a tough stance against the students of Gaborone Technical College (GTC) and Francistown College of Technical Education (FCTVE) after the closure of their colleges. Read more

VP Urges Institutions to Ensure Achievement of Goals

Vice President Mokgweetsi Masisi has urged institutions of higher learning to ensure the achievement of the national human resource development strategy. Read more

29 February 2016

Festival Honours Achievements By African-Americans

The Department of English in collaboration with the American Embassy launched the 12th Annual Black History Month Film Festival on February 22, 2016 at the University of Botswana Library Auditorium to honour the African-American History Month and celebrate achievements and contributions made by African-Americans to American history. Read more

UB Academics Win $35 000.00 Research Grant

Three UB researchers and academics have been awarded a $35,000.00 research grant by the Nagel Institute of Calvin College in the United States of America to explore the multifaceted characteristics of prophetic ministries, with a view to examine how new media shape religious discourses and practices as well as religious landscape in Botswana. Read more

15 February 2016

Botswana’s Future Lies in Intellectual Capital

With diamond sales plummeting and the mineral set to be depleted in coming years a human resource strategist has offered tried and tested alternatives to the country’s ailing economy, investing in human resource. Read more

Centre of Management, Entrepreneurship and General Studies Introduces Chinese Language to BIUST

Science and Technology universities have broadened their curriculum and introduced languages to give their students a platform to widen their horizons and break communication barriers in the fields of work as well as getting in touch with current affairs across the globe. Read more

Seychelles to Tap on BIUST Programes

The Seychelles delegation set to benchmark on Botswana in a bid to forge partnership between the two countries, visited the Botswana International University of Science & Technology (BIUST) where they exchanged information on technical expertise and education systems of the two countries.  Read more

The First International Conference on the Internet, Cyber Security and Information Systems

Department of Computer Science of the University of Botswana and the Department of Applied Information Systems of the University of Johannesburg will host the First International Conference on the Internet, Cyber Security and Information Systems, Gaborone, Botswana. Read more

Taking Mathematics and Science to the Next Level

The Botswana International University of Science & Technology (BIUST) staged “Science Circus” in Tsabong and surrounding villages. Read more

UB Academics Win $ 35 000.00 Research Grant

Three UB researchers and academics have been awarded a $35,000.00 research grant by the Nagel Institute of Calvin College in the United States of America to explore the multifaceted characteristics of prophetic ministries, with a view to examine how new media shape religious discourses and practices as well as religious landscape in Botswana. Read more

January 2016

The First International Conference on the Internet, Cyber Security and Information Systems

Department of Computer Science of the University of Botswana and the Department of Applied Information Systems of the University of Johannesburg will host the First International Conference on the Internet, Cyber Security and Information Systems, Gaborone, Botswana. Read more

November 2015

BIUST Hosted International Conference On Clean Energy For Sustainable Growth In Developing Countries The impact of uncontrolled energy use is manifested in its severe negative impact on the environment, cost, non-availability and non-affordability” adding that when energy provision is not sustainable then health, safety, comfort, productivity, education delivery and the general standard of living are compromised. Read more

US Embassy Commits to Education Development Botho University engaged in an international research conference under the theme ‘The future dynamics of higher education in a global society.’ Read more

August 2015

Universities Critical Partners The Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development has urged participants of the Association of African Universities (AAU) leadership workshop to assist government by raising the productivity of its people through education, training, innovation and entrepreneurial capabilities. Read more