Staff Profiles

PhD Educational Psychology, UWF. USA,Masters FSU. USA.Certificate in Training of Trainers ,ESAME Tanzania

I Taught English and Geography at Moeding College. 1977  - 1978I trained for teaching at UB  (Bed,19 79 - 1982 , Masters 1987 1988. FSU Tallahassee Florida, PhD, UWF Pensacola I Worked for Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland.Under IDM. Stationed at Maseru, Mbabane, one Assignment for I LO Iived in Washington DC . I am a seasoned uncolonised, uncultural researcher with an output of 47 papers

English, psychology, child development, instruction development with multimedia. 

Child Development, AIDS, Teaching with technology, reading, Culture and education Psychology

Teaching, Gender, Culture in relation to Education Psychology

Losike –Sedimo,& Vista, C (2020). The significance of higher education pedagogy in social innovation. Perceptions of students at the university of Botswana. International journal of knowledge, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Volume 8,no.1, 2020, pp 20-34

Losike –Sedimo, (2018). Mother’s Influence On Cognitive Development: A Cultural Perspective. Advances in social science research journal – Vol. 5, No 12 Marice, M; Losike-Sedimo; N. C (2013). Teacher technology integration. Professional development model. (Smart board). Achievement and smart board proficiency scores. SAGE Open, Vol10,

No. Losike – Sedimo`, N.C.  & Ngwako, A. D. (2016)Technology Integration in Teaching Student Motivation, and Reading Achievement. Advances in Social Sciences  Research     Journal. 3(12), 200 - 2007 DoI:10.14738/assrj.312.24    Royster, O.A., Losike-Sedimo, N.C & Reglin, G.L. (2014). Inclusion professional

BA in Social Sciences (Political Science and Public Administration, University of Botswana)

MSc in African Studies by Research (University of Edinburgh, UK)

PhD in Politics (University of Newcastle, Australia)

My initial work focused especially on political parties. In recent years, my research, driven largely by Gramscian theory, has focused on political economy.  

Political Economy 

African Politics

Political Economy

Gramscian theory 

Security Studies

African Politics

Political Economy 

Lotshwao, K, Imre, R, & Jose, J (2019) Democracy Assistance for Botswana: Maintaining the Status Quo in a Peripheral Capitalist Country. Journal of Developing Societies, 35 (2): 205-229.

Lotshwao, K. (2019) Additional Challenges in Democracy Support and the Need for Donors to Confront some Neglected Issues: A Response to Susan Dodsworth and Nic Cheeseman. Global Policy, 10 (1): 153-155.

Lotshwao, K. & Maruatona, T. (2018), ‘What has Ghana Got That We Haven't?’ Party Politics and Anti-Colonialism in Botswana, 1960–66: A Response to James Kirby. The Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History, 46 (6): 1037-1043.

Lotshwao, K. (2009), The Lack of Internal-Party Democracy in the ruling African National Congress: a Threat to the Consolidation of Democracy in South Africa. Journal of Southern African Studies, Vol. 35, No. 4, pp. 901-914. 

Dr. Luckett graduated summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame before pursuing her Master of Public Health and medical degree at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed her residency in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology at the Harvard Integrated Residency Program.

Rebecca Luckett, M.D., M.P.H., is the Assistant Programme Director and Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) at the University of Botswana. Her primary appointment is at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and she is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Luckett conducts most of her clinical work in Botswana, where she has a broad generalist practice. She also spends 6 weeks per year at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center conducting clinical care and participating in medical education.

An active educator, Dr. Luckett facilitated the development the first ever OBGYN residency training program at the University of Botswana, and participates in resident and undergraduate medical education. She has also worked to improve intern education at the district level. She spearheads a four-week international clinical elective for US-based OBGYN residents in Botswana and serves as a mentor for OBGYN residents and medical students.

Cervical cancer screening, diagnosis and treatment

Medical education

As the APD, Dr. Luckett is principally responsible for MMed residency training.

Luckett R, et al. Pilot of an international collaboration to build capacity to provide gynecologic oncology surgery in Botswana. Int J Gynecol Can, 2018; 28(9): 1807-11.

Luckett R, et al. Performance of two-stage cervical cancer screening strategies utilizing primary hrHPV testing for women living with HIV. Obstet Gynecol, 2019;134(4):840-849.

Luckett R, et al. Promoting health equity through purposeful design and professionalization of resident global health electives in Obstetrics and Gynecology. J Surg Educ 2019;76(6). 

Luckett R, et al. Development and launch of the first Obstetrics and Gynaecology Master of Medicine residency training programme in Botswana. BMC Med Ed 2021; 21(19). 

Luckett R, et al. Persistence and clearance of high-risk human papillomavirus and cervical dysplasia at one year in women living with human immunodeficiency virus: A prospective cohort study. BJOG, 2021; 128(12):1986-1996.

BEd, MSc., PhD

• Electronics
• Semiconductor Devices
• Energy Physics
• Renewable energy
• Solid state Physics

• Nanoscience and Energy
• Photocatalysis
• Fundamental understanding and application aspects of organic/inorganic hybrid solar cells
• Metal-oxides nanostructures,
• Thin film Technology

Interested in fabrication and spectroscopic characterization of novel nano-materials and their assembly into functional devices including hybrid organic/inorganic solar cells and fuel cells. The aim is to investagate the relationship between structures and properties and functionality of the devices. A better understanding of interfacial processes in terms of charge transport and transfer properties and recombination processes in solid-solid, solid-liquid interfaces is of great interest. 

1.  Alexander T. Paaradzah, Kelebogile D. Maabong, Huzifa M. A. M. Elnour, Asmita Singh, Mmantsae Diale, and Tjaart P. J. Krüger, “Identification of Exciton–Exciton Annihilation in Hematite Thin Films”, J. Phys. Chem. C, Vol.123 (30), 18676-18684, 2019.
2. Kelebogile Maabong, Augusto G. J. Machatine, Benard Mwankenwa, Rita Toth, Artur Braun, Bora Debajeet, Mmantsae Diale (2018), “Nanostructured hematite thin films for photoelectrochemical water splitting”, Physica B: Condensed Matter, Vol.535, 67-71, 2018.
3. Kelebogile Maabong, Augusto G. Machatine, Yelin Hu, Artur Braun, Mmantsae Diale “Influence of anodization time on surface modification on hematite photoanode upon anodization”, J. Mater. Res., Vol.31 (11) 1-8, 2016.
4. K. Maabong, C. M. Muiva, P. Monowe, T. S Sathiaraj, M. Hopkins, L. Nguyen, K. Malungwa, M. Thobega, “Natural pigments as photosensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells with TiO2 thin films”, International Journal of Renewable Energy Research, Vol.5(1), 55-60, 2015.

PhD in Educational Technology (UB)

Feb 2024-Current

MPhil in Educational Technology (UB)

Nov 2021 - Feb 2024

Masters of Arts in Instructional

Design and Technology (MIDT)(OUM)

Sep 2014 - Sep 2016

Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia (DC)

Jan 2002 - April 2006

Assessor (BQA) 2022

Moderator (BQA)

An imaginative, enthusiastic person with extensive depth and breadth of experience in teaching, learning and technology. Creative

problem-solver who strives to approach Instructional Design opportunities with a fresh perspective. Driven to deliver quality

courses and learning objects by leveraging tech, design and classroom background. Believes in an iterative, Agile approach to

projects. Possesses a growth mindset and knows that this attitude is key to lifelong learning and fulfillment. Respects a diversity

of people and opinions. Has high standards and principles for himself professionally and personally. Community-minded and views

the workplace as a very important segment of society - a place where individuals should support one another in pursuit of common

goals.

10+ years as an Instructional Designer , training, redesigning courses, developing entire courses or curriculums and creating training

materials, such as interactive materials, Media Rich ,teaching manuals ,student guides ,film production and videos for eContent .

4+ year as a Web Designer , designing engaging and responsive landing pages for All Brands and Toyota South Africa.Integrating

client CMS programs and data feeds into websites.Optimising sites for maximum speed and scalability.Employing industry and

design best practice through website build process.Conducting website testing. Teaching  Multimedia and Design in Limkokwing University ,

AFDA film school ,BUAN ,BIUST and University of Botswana

Web Design

Animation

Graphics

Content developpment

Layout designs of online courses

Mobile learning in teaching and learning

Integration of technology in the curriculum

Preparation of teachers to use technology in the classroom (in-service and pre-service) 

Technology and assessment

Utilisation of various ICT resources , Animation and Graphics to facilitate learning

PhD Applied Mathematics, (2021 to date), University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana.

MSc Applied Mathematics, (2009), University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada.

BSc General, (2007), University of Botswana, Gaborone, Botswana.

I joined the University of Botswana as a lecturer in the department of mathematics in the year 2012. During my stay here I have taught undergraduate courses in the areas of linear algebra, numerical methods, engineering mathematics and computing. My research interest include numerical methods for solving linear algebraic systems and differential equations, Symmetries and conservation laws of differential equations.

My teaching areas include: Linear Algebra, Numerical methods, Engineering Mathematics and Computing.

My research areas include: Numerical methods, Symmetries and Conservation Laws of Differential Equations, Linear Algebra.

Symmetries and conservation laws of differential equations, numerical methods.

1. C. Mabenga, (2018), Simulink: An efficient method for solving differential equations, Int. J. of Sci. and Eng. Research, 9,10,1734 -1738.

2. C. Mabenga, R. Tshelametse, (2017), Stopping oscillations of a simple harmonic oscillator using an impulse force, Int. J. Adv. Math. and Mech., 5, 1, 1-6.

3. R. Tshelametse, C. Mabenga, (2014), In solving the mass spring system with inhomogenous dirac delta function using the Laplace transform method, Int. J. of Eng. and Sci. Research, 2, 12, 31-43.

4. C. Mabenga, B. Muatjetjeja, T. G. Motsumi, (2022), Similarity Reductions and Conservation Laws of an Extended
Bogoyavlenskii–Kadomtsev–Petviashvili Equation, Int. J. Appl. Comput. Math.,8, 43.

5. C. Mabenga, B. Muatjetjeja, T. G. Motsumi, (2023), Bright, dark, periodic soliton solutions and other analytical solutions of a time‑dependent coefficient (2 +1)‑dimensional Zakharov–Kuznetsov equation, Optical and Opt. Quantum Electron., 55:1117.

6. C. Mabenga, B. Muatjetjeja, T. G. Motsumi, (2023), Multiple soliton solutions and other solutions of a variable-coefficient Korteweg–de Vries equation,Int. J. Mod. Phys. B,37, 9, 2350090.