Also known as: BIUST
Botswana's public university of science and technology, currently facing renaming proposal after former president Mogae and staff governance concerns.
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The Botswana Gazette
The founding Vice-Chancellor of BUIST Professor Kweku Bentil proposes retaining BIUST’s existing name alongside Festus Mogae’s, saying alumni concerns over identity and reputation are legitimate TEFO PHEAGE Former Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST …
Honour Mogae, Preserve BIUST — Founding VCDaily News Botswana
… In an interview, fourth-year student at the Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Ms Atang Simon, said she was grateful for the opportunity. …
Huawei critical partner in digital transformationBotswana Sunday Standard
Sunday Standard BIUST alumni reject renaming institution after Mogae The proposed renaming of the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) has triggered resistance from its alumni as they accuse the government of advancing consultations with key stakeho …
BIUST alumni reject renaming institution after MogaeDaily News Botswana
Speaking at the inaugural Made in BW – Sold to the World Expo 2026 which was held at the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) in Palapye on Thursday, Minister Ntsima emphasised that becoming an exporting nation required practical business structures …
Ntsima challenges businesses to expand into export marketWeekend Post
… Over successive development plans, a scaffolding of institutions rose to serve that vision – the Botswana Innovation Hub, BITRI, the Botswana International University of Science and Technology, the Botswana Innovation Fund and SmartBots among them. …
Act on the advice, BIDPA Chief says Botswana was warned about its diamond dependence 15 years agoDaily News Botswana
Government is considering renaming the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) after the late former president, Dr Festus Mogae, to immortalise his memory. …
Gov toimmortalise Mogae throughBIUSTWeekend Post
BITC-BIUST MoU is the latest example of growing Botswana together through investment, research and youth opportunity Growing Botswana together takes many forms, and the latest is a five-year Memorandum of Understanding between the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) and t …
BITC, BIUST Join Forces to Fast-Track Botswana’s STEM EconomyDaily News Botswana
University of Botswana (UB), Botswana Open University (BOU), Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) and Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at deepening cooperation on p …
MoU To Strengthen Procurement CooperationWeekend Post
On a landmark day for both African scientific achievement and global health equity, the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) has announced a momentous milestone. …
Botswana scholar wins landmark fellowship to advance African prostate cancer researchDaily News Botswana
… The committee is awaiting a design from Botswana International University of Science and Technology to assist in dividing the cemetery in to eight divisions. …
Debswana invests P1.7 million on Mmalekwa TrustThe founding Vice-Chancellor of Botswana International University of Science and Technology proposes retaining the institution's existing name alongside Festus Mogae's as a compromise, acknowledging alumni concerns over identity and reputation.
14 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
The founding Vice-Chancellor of Botswana International University of Science and Technology proposes retaining the institution's existing name alongside Festus Mogae's as a compromise, acknowledging alumni concerns over identity and reputation.
14 October 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →
Botswana and Huawei have signed a Cooperation Agreement on Digital Transformation covering cloud computing, smart education, telemedicine, public security, and artificial intelligence. President Advocate Duma Boko, who toured Huawei's Beijing Research Institute, said the partnership would help make critical government services seamless, efficient and accessible.
14 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The BIUST Alumni Association has declared opposition to a proposal to rename Botswana International University of Science and Technology after late president Festus Gontebanye Mogae, accusing the government of advancing consultations with key stakeholders before formally hearing alumni views.
12 October 2026 · Botswana Sunday Standard →
Speaking at the inaugural Made in BW – Sold to the World Expo 2026 in Palapye, Minister Ntsima challenged businesses to establish strong domestic market foundations before pursuing exports, arguing that local customers help producers refine quality, packaging, and value. The government committed to support local enterprises through preferential procurement and the Economic Diversification Drive.
12 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Dr Gloria Somolekae, Executive Director of the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, said at the WeekendPost's Diamond Jubilee launch that Botswana's experts flagged the risks of leaning too heavily on a single mineral and the need to diversify years in advance, but the task now is to act on this advice.
8 October 2026 · Weekend Post →
The Minister of Higher Education said government is considering renaming the Botswana International University of Science and Technology after the late former president Dr Festus Mogae, noting that such naming honours legacies, preserves institutional prestige, and aligns with Mogae's ideals of democratic and scientific advancement.
7 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
The Botswana Investment and Trade Centre and Botswana International University of Science and Technology have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding to combine research, investment and youth talent to drive economic growth and position Botswana as a regional hub for science, technology and innovation.
17 August 2026 · Weekend Post →
University of Botswana, Botswana Open University, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, and Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation on public procurement practice, establish best-practice frameworks, and explore joint purchasing arrangements to leverage their combined budget of more than P6 billion.
17 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Ms. Umuna Maendo, a first-year PhD student at Botswana International University of Science and Technology, has been named the inaugural recipient of the HEROIC Prostate Cancer Precision Health Africa1K Fellowship, which will enable her to join the Ancestry and Health Genomics Laboratory at the University of Sydney under the mentorship of Professor Vanessa Hayes.
30 July 2026 · Weekend Post →
Debswana has invested P1.7 million to develop a heritage centre at Mmalekwa Cultural Heritage Site in Kanye, the burial place of Bangwaketse chiefs and forefathers. The project aims to preserve local history and culture, support heritage tourism, and create economic opportunities for the community.
14 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Sixty-four refugees were granted Botswana citizenship during a World Refugee Day commemoration, with the Minister of Labour and Home Affairs noting the act reflected the government's human rights commitment and that the new citizens left their countries due to harsh circumstances. The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services said the decision unlocks opportunities for the refugees and represents progress toward their local integration.
22 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Staff at the Botswana International University of Science and Technology protested on Friday, handing a petition to Council chair Howard Sigwele over unpaid Performance Management System dues and alleged government backpays resulting from administrative miscalculation.
1 June 2026 · Mmegi →
BIUST employees submitted a petition to the university council citing deteriorating governance, staff welfare, accountability and institutional leadership, alleging management delays, lack of transparency, and unfulfilled commitments on performance-related arrears payments.
1 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Lt Gen Seretse Khama Ian Khama praised his predecessor Dr Festus Mogae for modernising Botswana's infrastructure during his 1998–2008 tenure, citing eight major road projects, electrification of 130 villages, dams and water pipelines, airport expansions, and the establishment of BTV and BIUST.
16 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →
Charles Tibone, a longtime business associate of the late former president Festus Mogae, recounted that Mogae was a conservative economist who carefully assessed risk, picked ventures deliberately in listed businesses subject to governance scrutiny, and advised young entrepreneurs to prioritise steady, sustainable outcomes over high-risk ventures.
13 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana →