Prince Maele

Also known as: Higher Education Minister Prince Maele · Mr Maele · Mr Prince Maele · Minister Maele

Minister of Higher Education in Botswana; oversees TVET policy, tertiary education financing, and university partnerships including De Beers internship programme.

2026-05-082026-10-27

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June 2026
3 JunDaily News Botswana
… This was said by the Ministry of Higher Education permanent secretary, Professor Richard Tabulawa, during a courtesy call paid on the Minister, Mr Prince Maele by the Indian High Commissioner to Botswana, Mr Bharath Kumar Kuthati in Gaborone on Monday. …
Skills Shortage Threaten Investment Drive
May 2026
8 MayMmegi
… During the ceremony, Gondwe had the opportunity to tour the campus with Botswana’s Higher Education Minister, Prince Maele. …
Boitekanelo’s high standards saluted by SA minister

Society

Minister defends legal equality of Re A Nyalana marriages

The News

Higher Education Minister Prince Maele has said marriages conducted under the Re A Nyalana initiative carry the same legal rights and dignity as any other union, urging the public to respect them despite criticism that they are cheap or based on handouts. He noted that financial constraints often delay marriage and warned against cohabitation, arguing that legally married couples have recognised rights that protect them.

20 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Tuesday 20 October

Minister defends legal equality of Re A Nyalana marriages
Higher Education Minister Prince Maele has said marriages conducted under the Re A Nyalana initiative carry the same legal rights and dignity as any other union, urging the public to respect them despite criticism that they are cheap or based on handouts. He noted that financial constraints often delay marriage and warned against cohabitation, arguing that legally married couples have recognised rights that protect them.
20 October 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 7 October

Government considers renaming BIUST after former president Mogae
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 →

Tuesday 8 September

University of Botswana Marathon draws 5000 runners in fifth edition
The fifth University of Botswana marathon in Gaborone attracted more than 5,000 participants across multiple race distances, up from more than 3,600 last year. Minister of Higher Education Prince Maele used the event to draw parallels between marathon running and nation-building as Botswana marks its 60th Independence anniversary.
8 September 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 20 August

Government presents TVET policy aligned with Vision 2036
The Minister for Higher Education has presented the National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Policy to Parliament, aiming to align education with labour market demands and industry needs while developing skills for both existing and future jobs. The policy supports Vision 2036, the National Development Plan 12, and Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on cultivating an innovative, entrepreneurial generation and building a productive, adaptable workforce in response to technological advancements.
20 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Wednesday 12 August

De Beers, Higher Education Ministry partnership supports Batswana internships
A partnership between the Ministry of Higher Education and De Beers Group is providing internships, international placements and skills development for young Batswana. Seven interns participated in 2025, eight in 2026 (five from TVET institutions), with some placed internationally in areas including polished diamonds, science and technology, and data analytics.
12 August 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 27 July

University of Botswana to honour Kengalogile family generosity
The University of Botswana will name one of its buildings after the Kengalogile family, who donated land for the establishment of the Okavango Research Institute. The pledge recognises the family's philanthropic contribution and their belief in education as an enduring investment.
27 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Thursday 9 July

Government tightens rules for tertiary education sponsorship
The government has signalled a stricter approach to tertiary education financing, with students whose funding is withdrawn or lapses unable to progress without re-sponsorship approval.
9 July 2026 · The Botswana Gazette →

Tuesday 7 July

Government limits Top Achievers sponsorship to undergraduate studies
Starting in 2026/2027, government will sponsor qualifying beneficiaries for undergraduate studies only, ending Master's and Doctoral programme coverage. The move aims to ensure financial sustainability, with beneficiaries required to select A-Level subjects aligned with government priority skills, and government determining study destinations based on programme quality, accreditation, and cost-effectiveness.
7 July 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 15 June

Minister emphasizes youth skills and TVET for economic development
The Minister of Higher Education stressed that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is critical to addressing Botswana's high unemployment rates and declining diamond dependence, praising Limkokwing University of Creative Technology as a model institution during a recent assessment visit.
15 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Monday 8 June

Private colleges to expand TVET training capacity in Botswana
Higher Education Minister Prince Maele visited the Gaborone Institute of Professional Studies to discuss private Education and Training Providers as strategic partners in expanding access to Technical and Vocational Education and Training. Private institutions are seen as helping bridge capacity limitations in public technical colleges and brigades to support economic growth and national development.
8 June 2026 · Mmegi →

Wednesday 3 June

Skills shortage threatens Botswana's foreign investment plans
Government considers critical skills shortages one of the biggest obstacles to national development and attracting foreign investment. The Ministry of Higher Education permanent secretary said the disconnect between graduate qualifications and industry needs discourages investors, particularly in mining, despite growing numbers of unemployed graduates.
3 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana →

Friday 8 May

South African minister praises Boitekanelo College standards
South African Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr Mimmy Gondwe praised Boitekanelo College at a ceremony in Gaborone, describing its evolution into a centre of excellence as remarkable and crediting its commitment to innovation, compassion and human dignity. Gondwe highlighted the institution's contribution to developing healthcare professionals and the importance of regional cooperation in higher education.
8 May 2026 · Mmegi →