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University of Botswana

University of Botswana — Botswana's national university engaged in research, curriculum modernization, and regional development initiatives, recently receiving Japanese book donations and hosting alumni symposium.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Daily News Botswana

    After graduating from the University of Botswana with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

    Bodutu commits to culture preservation through art
  3. Weekend Post

    The University of Botswana Alumni Symposium 2026 stands as a premier example of this continental shift, bringing together graduates, researchers, and corporate partners in a powerful gathering.

    Bridging The Execution Gap: How collaborative action can transform Botswana’s economic future
  4. Daily News Botswana

    Addressing a media briefing in Gaborone yesterday, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise at the University of Botswana, Professor Doreen Ramogola-Masire, said securing the academy would significantly boost Botswana’s standing in the global fight against financial cri

    Botswana bids for anti-money laundering academy
  5. Daily News Botswana

    He said government was particularly proud of the establishment of the institute for combating illicit financial flows in 2024 in collaboration with the University of Botswana.

    SADC Fortifies Region Anti-Money Laundering
  6. Daily News Botswana

    In an interview, Nchunga said the flood of memories shared by the media, along with daily prayers at Boipuso Hall and the historic memorial service at the University of Botswana, pushed him to act quickly.

    Nchunga Drops Tribute Single to Mogae
  7. May 2026
  8. Daily News Botswana

    She praised partnerships with organisations such as the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA), Copyright Society of Botswana (COSBOTS) and the University of Botswana in addressing piracy challenges and promoting awareness within the creative sector.

    UNRELATED PIRACY AND AI THREATEN BOTSWANA CREATIVE FITURE
  9. Weekend Post

    Yet while the cattle industry wrestles with recovery and uncertainty, a quieter revolution is unfolding within the laboratories of the University of Botswana.

    UB’s Breakthrough for Botswana: From beef crisis to tech triumph
  10. Weekend Post

    At the University of Botswana Indoor Arena in Gaborone, a recent memorial service for former president Festus Mogae became a poignant forum reflecting on a legacy of integrity, discipline, and economic prudence that defined Botswana’s leadership during his tenure from 1998 to 200

    Magang, Nasha, Matsheka speak on Mogae virtues
  11. Daily News Botswana

    DEPORTATION OF PROFESSOR KENNETH GOOD Under his presidency, University of Botswana Political Science lecturer, Professor Kenneth Good, who had been a resident in Botswana for 15 years, felt the full weight of that legalism.

    UNBENDING Mogae Rule of Law
  12. Mmegi

    In a personal reflection, Boko recalled his student activist days at the University of Botswana, where he once faced expulsion during protests that led to the temporary closure of the institution, saying the experience shaped his views on justice and resilience and reinforced his

    Gaborone hosts landmark continental education summit

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Artist Wame Bodutu celebrates African culture through visual art

    Wame Bodutu, an Afrocentric visual artist from Molepolole, has pursued art since primary school in 2008 and graduated from the University of Botswana with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2024. After mentorship from artists Bezuba Kaunda and Rodney Keitemoge, she has moved into mural painting and sold artworks, inspiring other women to pursue creative careers.

    10 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Tuesday 9 June

  1. University of Botswana symposium gathers alumni for national development

    The University of Botswana Alumni Symposium 2026, themed "Architects of Transformation: Mobilizing Alumni Excellence for UB," brought together graduates, researchers, and corporate partners to strengthen institutional synergy and support national development agendas. Vice Chancellor Professor David Norris highlighted the university's four-decade role in national development and its 2020–2029 strategic plan focused on sustainable knowledge generation and modernized curriculum.

    9 June 2026 · Weekend Post

  2. Botswana bids to host regional anti-money laundering academy

    Botswana is seeking to host the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group's Regional Training Academy in Gaborone, positioning itself as a regional leader in combating financial crime. Through the Institute for Combating Illicit Flow of Funds, the academy would serve as a centre of excellence for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing training across the region.

    9 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Thursday 4 June

  1. SADC operationalises anti-money laundering and terrorism financing committee

    The Southern African Development Community has operationalised its AML/CFT committee to combat money laundering and terrorism financing in the region. Acting Finance Minister Wynter Mmolotsi told the committee's fifth meeting in Gaborone that member states face structural vulnerabilities including import dependence and limited economic diversification, which the region must address through strengthened collaboration.

    4 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Monday 1 June

  1. Musician Nchunga releases tribute single for late president Mogae

    Musician and attorney Nchunga Nchunga has released "Re tla mo gopola" (We will remember him), a tribute single to the late former president Dr Festus Mogae, recorded in Setswana, Herero, Ndebele, English and Sesubiya. Nchunga said he composed the song to celebrate Mogae's legacy, particularly his leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and released it before the burial so Batswana could enjoy it as they celebrated the former president's life.

    1 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Saturday 30 May

  1. Piracy and AI threaten Botswana's creative economy, official warns

    Deputy Permanent Secretary for Broadcasting and Information Services Tshireletso Motlogelwa warned that piracy and unregulated artificial intelligence could threaten Botswana's cultural identity and economic future unless stronger protections for the creative industry are implemented. He urged Botswana to recognise creativity as a major driver of economic growth and employment, and to protect local creators from exploitation.

    30 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Thursday 28 May

  1. FMD outbreak threatens beef exports; UB seeks tech solutions

    Foot and mouth disease detected in Botswana in January 2025 has led to suspension of beef export authorizations by the European Union, and the nation's loss of FMD-free status. The University of Botswana is described as developing a "quieter revolution" in response to the crisis, though specific details are cut off in the provided excerpt.

    28 May 2026 · Weekend Post

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Memorial service reflects on Mogae's governance legacy

    At a University of Botswana memorial service for former president Festus Mogae, speakers including David Magang and Dr. Nasha praised his 1998–2008 tenure for integrity, discipline, and sound public finances, contrasting his governance with perceived declines in standards since his departure.

    20 May 2026 · Weekend Post

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Former President Mogae upheld rule of law

    An obituary for former president Dr Festus Mogae, who passed away last Friday, recalls his approach to governance as a legalist who resisted international pressure, public sympathy, and political pressure in making tough decisions backed by law. The article highlights his refusal to grant clemency to South African Marietta Bosch, who was convicted of murder and executed at Gaborone Maximum Prison on March 31, 2001, despite international outcry.

    13 May 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Gaborone hosts 13th AFTRA conference on collaborative teaching

    Gaborone hosted the 13th AFTRA conference and 15th Roundtable at the International Convention Centre, bringing together education leaders and policymakers under the theme "Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession: Implications for Africa" to explore approaches such as peer mentoring and professional learning communities aimed at strengthening education systems across the continent.

    6 May 2026 · Mmegi

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Japan donates over 140 books to University of Botswana

    The University of Botswana received a donation of over 140 books through the Read Japan Project to enrich academic resources and deepen understanding of Japanese culture, language, heritage, politics, media, popular culture, and geology. The donation follows a Memorandum of Understanding between the university and National University of Akita, which established the Study in Japan Global Network Project office in Botswana to provide scholarship opportunities and Japanese language training.

    29 April 2026 · Daily News Botswana

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