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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...

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 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...

Counsellor for Careers & Counselling Services Shares Expert Tips for Successfully Adjusting to University Life at UB

Adjusting to university life can be exciting but challenging. Successful adjustment requires planning and adopting strategies that promote academic, social, and personal...

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...

Can Too Much Social Security Hurt the Poor?

Social security is a cornerstone of social welfare policy, designed to provide financial assistance to vulnerable populations. However, expanding social security presents...

Are Batswana Being Shut Out of Their Own Laws?

Botswana is a democracy. We vote for a political party whose vision aligns with ours, expecting it to make laws in our favour....

Should Law Be Taught in Botswana Schools?

Legal education is vital because it gives students a foundational understanding of the legal system, their rights, and the principles of justice....

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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...

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...

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...

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,...