Staff Profiles

• BSc (Mathematics & Physics), 1990 University of Botswana,
• MSc (Fluid Mechanics), 1993 University of Bristol UK,
• PhD (Mathematics), 2008 University of Botswana.

I joined the University of Botswana in August 1990 immediately after graduating from my undergraduate as Staff Development Fellow. I went to University of Bristol to do MSc in the Department of Mathematics in Fluid Mechanics which I finished in 1993. I was appointed a Lecturer in Mathematics in 1994. I joined the University of Oslo as a Research Fellow in 1994. This fellowship ended in 1998 before I could finish my PhD. I resumed my PhD studies with University of Botswana from 2004 until 2008 when I graduated with PhD. I was promoted to Senior Lecturer 2008. In 2012 I went on a year long sabbatical part of it was spent at African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in Cape Town, South Africa. In 2014, I was granted 3 year Leave of Absence and I joined Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) in Palapye as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics and Statistical Sciences. I rejoined the Department of Mathematics UB back in 2015. I was appointed Head of Department in 2016 up to date.

Pre-Calculus Mathematics,

Calculus,

Mechanics (Kinematics and Dynamics),

Linear Programming,

Linear Algebra,

Introduction to Programming,

Numerical Analysis,

Differential Equations (Partial and Ordinary).

• Fluid Mechanics
• Numerical Methods
• Mathematical Modeling; Heat Transfer, Blood Flow, Radiation

1. C.B. Tabi, P.A.Y. Ndjawa, T.G. Motsumi, C.D. Bansi & T.C. Kofane (2019). Magnetic field effect on a fractional blood flow model in the presence of magnetic particles and thermal radiation. Chaos, Solitons and Fractals. (Accepted November 2019). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chaos.2019.109540
2. C.B. Tabi, T.G. Motsumi, C.D. Bansi Kamdem, & A. Mohamadou (2017). Nonlinear excitations of blood flow in large vessels under thermal radiations and uniform magnetic field. Communication in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulations.
3. T. G. Motsumi (2014). Convergence of an O(h4) scheme applied to a semi-linear parabolic equation. Afrika Matematika, Springer Publishers. Vol 25 (1) pp 43-51. Online ISSN:2190-7668.
4. T.G. Motsumi & O.D. Makinde (2012). Effects of thermal radiation and viscous dissipation on boundary layer of flow of nano-fluids over a permeable moving flat plate. Physica Scripta. Vol 86 (4) id 045003

Ph.D (The University of Queensland, Australia), M.ED (University of Newcastle Upon Tynne, Britain), BA Humanities (University of Botswana), PGDE (University of Botswana), CDEP (UNISA)

Guidance & Counselling

Student Support, Student Retention and Success, Academic Honesty and Integrity

Motswagosele, D. P., & Butale, C. (2020). Strengthening Academic Learner Support at the University of Botswana: A Situational Analysis. In Velliaris, D. M. (Ed.), Academic Language and Learning Support Services in Higher Education (pp. 1-28). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-2878-5.ch001

Butale, C., & Motswagosele, D. P. (2019). A Critical Analysis: Academic Misconduct at the University of Botswana. In Velliaris, D. M. (Ed.), Prevention and Detection of Academic Misconduct in Higher Education (pp. 184-203). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-7531-3.ch009

PhD, MT(ASCP)

Immunology, Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science

Role of Blood Groups in HIV, Covid-19 and other viral infections

HIV Drug resistance

Ph.D in Religious Studies (Hindu Studies), University of Kent, United Kingdom.

MA in Oriental and African Religions , University of London (SOAS), United Kingdom. 

PGDE, (RE and English), University of Botswana

BA Humanities (Theology and Religious Studies and English).,University of Botswana

Dr Elizabeth Pulane Motswapong is a Senior Lecturer in Indo  Religions specialising in Hindu Studies, in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Botswana.

She introduces  students to Indian Religions with a concentration in Hindu Studies. Dr. Motswapong joined the University of Botswana, Department of Theology and Religious Studies as an SDF (Staff Development Fellow) in 1998. 

After teaching for a year Motswapong went to pursue her Masters of Arts in Oriental and African Religions at University of London during the  academic year 1999- 2000. Her dissertation was a comparative study between Tswana  Bogwera and Hindu Upanayana Initiation rites for boys as instrumental in understanding these religions despite their diversity. Her supervisor was Dr. Julia Leslie ( MHSRIP).

During the years  2004 -2007,  Motswapong pursued her Ph.D and wrote a dissertation in Hinduism and Gender under the supervision of Guruji, Prof. Burkhard Scherer.

Motswapong work includes supervision of both undergraduate and postgraduate students in various aspects of religions.

Lastly, she examines dissertations for both undergraduate and post graduate (Masters and Ph.D) from universities across the globe.

World Religions,

Specifically  Indian Religions,  Hinduism,  Buddhism

Chinese Buddhism

Religions of Botswana

Comparative Religions,  African Traditional Religions vs. Other religions

Religion and Gender

Philosophy of Religion

Religious Pluralism

Indian Religions

Women and Religions

Queers Studies

Religions vs. HIV and Aids

Comparative Religions

Women in Religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism)

Hinduism

Philosophy of Religion

Buddhism

Comparative Religions

Religion, HIV and Aids

Queer Studies

Motswapong, E.P.

"Buddhism and Development in Africa: Sowing the Seeds of Dhamma" In Rel & Dev. in Africa. eds. Chitando, Togarasei and Gunda. Germany: (Bamberg Press 2021).

Et.al "A little Baby on the Way, Botho, Ubuntu and Community Building in Gaborone Babe Shower", Gender Studies:(GS) vol.16/1(2018): DOI; https:/doi.org/10.2478/genst-2018.

"Understanding Draupadi as a Model of Gender and Resistance" Stellenbosch Theology Journal, vol 3, 2:(2017) 477-492

'Sita as a Text of Terror: A Motswana Woman's Impressions", pp. 153-166 in Unraveling and Reweaving Sacred Canon in Africana Womanhood eds. Rossetta Ross and R.S.Amenga-Etego (NY: Lexington Books, 2015).

  'A Supergift or a Conduit: The Place of the Daughter in the Indian Marriage Exchange': Nidan International Journal for the Study of Hinduism,vol 22(2010) 82-96

 "Lesbians and Gays in Botswana: Surviving behind the Mask",pp336-40 In Queering  Paradigms, ed Bukhard Scherer (Germany,Peter Lang,2009)

Masters in 2D and Digital Design (Edith Cowen University - Australia)

BA (HON) Design: Illustration (Plymouth University - United Kingdom)

Diploma in Secondary Education (Molepolole College of Education)

Tebogo Motswetla hails from Serowe where he did his primary education. He went to Moeng College for his secondary education in 1984 -88. Following his completion of study at Moeng College he worked at the Department of Information and Broadcasting as a Graphic Designer. He then trained as an Art teacher at Molepolole College of Education and started his teaching profession in 1993 as an Art teacher in Mannathoko CJSS. In 1997 - 2000 he did his BA (Hon) Graphics; Illustrations. Upon his completion of study, he taught Art at Lotsane Senior Secondary School in 2001 where he was Head of Art Department. In 2003 he received a Meritorious Award in teaching. In 2004 he joined the University of Botswana (Distance Education Department) as a Desktop Publishing Officer. In 2008 – 09 he studied for Masters Degree in 2Dimensional and Digital Design in Australia.

Motswetla has a long history in the area of cartoons. He started a “Mabijo” Cartoon strip in 1989 which was published in Botswana Daily News and Kutlwano magazine. He has published 3 comic booklets and participated in a number of Art exhibitions in Botswana and in 2014 he mounted a cartoon exhibition in Michigan State University, USA. He received a Media Award (Editorial Cartooning) in 2014 in recognition for his valuable contributions in educating Batswana on HIV/AIDS issues.

Dr Tshiamiso Violet Moumakwa holds a DSE and BA (Humanities) from the University of Botswana,  MA in English Language Teaching from the University of Warwick (UK) and PhD in Linguistic Science from University of Reading (UK) 

Dr T. V. Moumakwa is a Senior lecturer in the Department of Languages and Social Sciences Education. She is a language educator and offers methodology courses to pre-service and in-service language students as well as a research methods course to in-service teachers. She supervises research projects of undergraduate as well as post graduate students. Before joining the University, she offered English language and literature at both junior and senior secondary school level in different public schools in Botswana. Dr T. V. Moumakwa also serves in both the English language and literature panels of the Curriculum Department (MOBE).

Language education

Undergraduate and Postgraduate supervision

Dr. T. V. Moumakwa's research interests are in the areas of language and literature education as well as language-in-education policy, teacher training and development, and qualitative research methods. Her publications include language instruction, integrating 21st century skills in language teaching, reading challenges encountered by language students at secondary school level.

Teacher training and professional development, teaching the communication skills at secondary school level; integrating 21st century skills in teaching and learning

Monaka, Kemmonye C; Moumakwa Tshiamiso, V.; & Baitse Tlamelo (2019). Folktales in a Cultural Context: The Role of Folktales in the Development of Bakgalagari children. LONAKA JoLT Vol. 10(1, 2019, pp. 115-126.

*Monaka, K. C. & **Moumakwa, T. V. (2017). Curriculum and language education issues in Botswana secondary schools.   NAWA: Journal of Language and Communication, 11(1), pp. 31-42.

Moumakwa, T. V. & Monaka, K. C. (2017). Speakers living and languages dying: The endangerment of !Xóõ and øHua in Botswana. JULACE: Journal of the University of Namibia Language Centre, Volume 2 No. 1, pp. 77-82.

Chebanne, A.M. & Moumakwa, T. V. (2017). Issues of equality and equity in education-The fate of minority languages in Botswana. Mosenodi Journal, 20 (2), 78-89.

Monaka, K. C., Moumakwa, T. V. & Mothei S. (2016). The training of teachers of African languages for primary schools in Botswana. LASU, 4(4), 51-64.