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Snakes, Students, and the Law: A UBWECS Throwback Worth Revisiting
On the 4th of September, the University of Botswana Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Society (UBWECS), popularly known as Managa, teamed up with...
Kealeboga MagwanengOctober 3, 2025
What Does Moono wa Baithuti Actually Do?
If you’ve spent any time at the University of Botswana (UB), you’ve likely heard of Moono wa Baithuti. It pops up in...
Jonathan JaroschekSeptember 1, 2025
Employee… or Freelancer? How Your Job Status Could Shape Your Rights
When you start work in Botswana, whether you are labelled an employee or an independent contractor can completely change your rights, protections, and remedies under the...
Jonathan JaroschekAugust 17, 2025
SRC Union’s Calculated Calm: Steering Student Power Toward Strategic Protest?
Tertiary students continue their efforts to convince the Government to increase their living allowances. In a press conference held on 1 August...
Shatho MorganAugust 2, 2025
In Botswana, You Can Acquire Property Ownership After 30 Years of Continuous Possession
Did you know, in Botswana, the legal principle of prescription not only governs the time limits for initiating claims, but also provides a unique...
Jonathan JaroschekJuly 25, 2025
If They Lived Here: FIFA Stars Would Owe Botswana Over P900 Million in Tax
As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup kicks off, fans worldwide are watching not only for the goals but also the staggering...
Jonathan JaroschekJuly 24, 2025
Precious Gondwe: Championing Legal Innovation and Women’s Leadership This International Women’s Day
Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate a true legal pioneer with outstanding achievements in the legal world. A true inspiration, Precious...
Jonathan JaroschekJuly 19, 2025
Meet the 4th-Year LL.B. Student Revolutionizing Youth Empowerment with the Groundbreaking PutYouthOn Initiative
Today, on International Women’s Day, we are excited to shine a spotlight on a remarkable young leader and changemaker, Mandipa Amantle Hlabano,...
Jonathan JaroschekJuly 19, 2025
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Snakes, Students, and the Law: A UBWECS Throwback Worth Revisiting
On the 4th of September, the University of Botswana Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Society (UBWECS), popularly known as Managa, teamed up with Mokolodi...
Kealeboga MagwanengOctober 3, 2025
Diamonds, Law, and Empire: How Botswana Navigates Africa and the West
In history, many names have been flushed from the ink that defines the fine lines between the victors and those who were close...
Prince SaulosiSeptember 11, 2025
Botswana’s Shield Is Cracking
The issue of national security gives every country sleepless nights. Wondering about the cracks and crevices that could potentially become their undoing. What...
Ahsante SegwagwaSeptember 11, 2025
What Does Moono wa Baithuti Actually Do?
If you’ve spent any time at the University of Botswana (UB), you’ve likely heard of Moono wa Baithuti. It pops up in campaigns,...
Jonathan JaroschekSeptember 1, 2025
