Staff Profiles

PhD in Art and Design Education; Masters in Art and Design Education (MA (ED) Art and Design); Bachelor of Education (Primary); Diploma in Primary Education (DPE).

Prof Magdeline Chilalu Mannathoko is an Associate Professor and Art and Design Education Lecturer (Teacher-Trainer) in the University of Botswana. She holds a Diploma in Primary Education from the University of Botswana; Bachelor of Education (Primary) from the University of Botswana specialising in Art Education, Social Studies and Early Childhood Education; Masters Degree and PhD in Art and Design Education from the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff, UK. She also coordinates Art and Design Education unit and Departmental marketing committee. She is a member of the Faculty of Education Executive committee dealing with Appointments and Promotion issues; Univerity of Botswana EDPARC committee member dealing with assessment of Faculty of Education research proposals for funding; Coordinator University of Botswana and Ithuteng Primary school Art and Design Education partnership; Executive member of the Class Volunteers Foundation’s Board of Advisors (BOA) mandated to guide and advise the Foundation in attaining its set goals and objectives; direct the Foundation’s Board of Trustees in policy formulation, planning, implementation and evaluation of the Foundation’s engagements; Regional Coordinator, South African Society for Education (SASE); Executive member of the Sub-Saharan Africa Society for Education coordinated by International Society for Education Through Art (Insead)and Executive committee member for Uniiversity of Botswana Leaving and Learning Community (LLC).

Art and Design Education; Research and Assessment in primary school

Prof Mannathoko's research interests include: curriculum development and evaluation, teacher education, arts assessment, art and design interventions, arts entrepreneurship, visual arts education for special needs; arts partnerships and arts and culture. She has core-authored distant learning and primary school art materials and has recently authored and core authored articles on art and design pedagogies and assessment published in Intellect, John Wiley and sons and Tailor and Francis journals.

Prof Mannathoko has supervised postgradate students in the ares of Art and Design Education; Curriculum Development and Evaluation; Early Childhood Education; and Basic Education clasroom practice.

Mannathoko, M.C. (2019). Health and Safety Concerns in Art and Design Primary School Classrooms in Botswana: Reflections on the Art and Design Module. Art Education, 72(6), 20-24; Mannathoko, M.C. (2019). School Stakeholder-Partnership Enhancement Strategies in the Implementation of the Arts in Botswana Basic Education. International Journal of Education Through Art (IJETA), 15(2), 149-164; Mannathoko, M.C. (2019). Art and Design Education in Botswana: Evolution and Developmental Trends. The International Encyclopedia of Art and Design Education, Volume I, P. 17-32 (Histories and Philosophies); Mamvuto, A. & Mannathoko, M.C. (2019). African Art and Design Curriculum. The International Encyclopedia of Art and Design Education, Volume II, P. 577-588 (Curriculum); Mannathoko, M.C. & Mamvuto, A. (2019). Assessment in Art and Design Education: An Analysis of Practices in Botswana Primary Schools. The International Encyclopedia of Art and Design Education, Volume III, P. 1233-12;

PhD. Medical & health care studies (Swansea University, Wales)

MSc. Applied Microbiology (University of Botswana, Botswana)

BSc. Biology (University of Botswana, Botswana)

Fellow of sub-Saharan Africa FAIMER Regional Institute (medical education)

Who am I:

By grace I am a daughter of the Almighty God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Psalm 139: 13 & 14). A daughter of a Motswana father and Sotho mother; a wife; a mother and a servant of the community as the Lord grants. 

In service to the University of Botswana:

My heart beats for the well being of students and so in serving my profession I am a UBFoM educator and facilitator in Microbiology (teaching and research) within the Department of Biomedical Sciences. I am part of a team that also supports student learning as and when required by the Department of Medical education. I am blessed to be part of a budding but dedicated unit that provides Student Support to UBFoM students. 

I am honoured to be a 'local product' of the University of Botswana, as a former undergraduate and post graduate science student and now as a staff member.

Microbiology lecturer and researcher at the University of Botswana (UB), Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biomedical Sciences. Facilitator in teaching of the ‘Principles and Techniques of Medical Education Core Module 705’ coordinated by the UBFoM Department of Medical Education. Also help in teaching undergraduate microbiology at the UB School of Pharmacy i.e. structure of bacteria and fungi; mechanisms of action of antimicrobials and pharmaceutical products from fungi. 

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in pathogens associated with health care associated infections; AMR Enterobacteriaceae colonisation in healthcare settings and the community; antimicrobial properties of indigenous plants; the human humoral and cellular immune response to infecting pathogens.

Colonisation by Staphylococcus aureus

Antimicrobial properties of Indigenous medicines

• Souda, S., Mwita, J., Cainelli, F., Mannathoko, N., Gaseitsiwe, S., Anderson, M. & Moyo, S. High seroprevalence of Hepatitis B, C and D and HIV infection in patients with features of hepatitis in a referral hospital in Botswana: A cross sectional study (2020 submitted for publication)
• Mannathoko, N., George, S., Souda, S., Chabaesele, K. & Goercke, I. (2017). An in-vitro Analysis of the Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of the Methanol Extract of Hypoxis Hemerocallidea corm (MEHHC) from Botswana.
• Reid, M, J., Steenhoff , A, P.,Mannathoko, N.,Muthoga, C., McHugh, E.,Brown, E. &Fischer, R, S, B. (2017). Staphylococcus aureus nasal colonization among HIV-infected adults in Botswana: prevalence and risk factors.
• El-bouri, K., Johnston, S., Rees, E., Thomas, I., Bome-Mannathoko, N., Jones, C., Reid, M., Ismaeil, B., Davies, A. P., Harris, L, G & Mack, D. (2012). Comparison of bacterial identification by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry and conventional diagnostic mic

Introductory Mathematics

1. Duduzile Gorata MANYEAGAE, Wilford MOLEFE, Batlang SEABO, (2019). Assessing the Determinants of Trust in Public Institutions in Botswana: A Multilevel Linear Model Approach. Afrika Statistika. Volume 6(2), pp 663-687. Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.16929/ajas/2019.663.236
2. Setlhare, K., & Manyeagae, G. D. (2017). Factors associated with HIV testing among female sex workers in Botswana. Journal of AIDS and HIV Research, 9(2), 42-51. Doi: https://doi.org/10.5897/JAHR2016.0404

PhD Entrepreneurship ( University of Pretoria)

Master of Business Leadership ( University of South Africa)

Associate Diploma Banking ( Botswana Institute of Bankers)

Grad.CIS - Chartered Institute of Company Secretaries & Administrators S.A

B.A - Bachelor of Arts (University of Botswana)

An established banker, academic and research scholar, with banking experience spanning over 20 years in the banking sector in Botswana, including dispute resolution in the same sector over 10 years. His professional qualifications include; Doctor of Philosophy in Entrepreneurship (specializing in Strategy Implementation) , Master of Business Leadership, Associate Diploma in Banking, Graduate (CIS) of the Chartered Institute of Company Secretaries & Administrators in Southern Africa  and a Bachelor of Arts Social Sciences majoring in Accountancy & Public Administration. He has successfully facilitated professional development courses for the parastatals, government, private and non-governmental organisations across Botswana. A member of  various professional organisations across the globe, with emphasis on dispute resolution in Banking, Finance & Insurance. Has served in different capacities as a Board Member in various organisations. The first Convener of his alma mater with the University of South Africa -Botswana Chapter. His interest research areas include, entrepreneurship, strategy implementation, dispute resolution and leadership.

Facilitation areas within the professional development courses include: strategy, entrepreneurship, dispute resolution, leadership and business.

Research areas include but not limited to entrepreneurship, strategy, dispute resolution, business and leadership

On going business support services and after sale service for organisations and participants who attend our professional development courses.

1. Evaluating the Strategy Implementation Gap Using the Liabilities Approach. e-Journal of Social & Behavioural Sciences. Australia. Vol.9.Iss. 2 September 2018, pp.29-77

2. Identifying Strategy Lending Liabilities through the Liabilities Approach. Lambert Academic Publishing 2020-03-24. ISBN -13  978-620-2-51387-6 Available with Amazon Books.

1980-1985 BSc Geology (University of Botswana)

1988-1992 PhD (University of Southampton, United Kingdom)

*Attended many courses on Management, GIS, and Mineral Evaluation. 

Prof Mapeo began his carrier in geosciences with the Botswana Geological Survey (now Botswana Geoscience Institute) in 1985 in regional geological mapping projects. He rose to be the Head of the Regional Geology Mapping Division in charge of training,research and staff management. He specializes in structural geology, regional geology and remote sensing and is based at the University of Botswana(from 1999 to present) where he teach course on Strucural Geology, African Geology and Remote Sensing. Reseach activities encompass the regional, geochronological and tectonic geology of southern Africa. As part of this work, he has ben a mentor to many young graduates. At the University of Botswana he has been member of Senate, Member of the faculty of Science Excetive Board, and sat in the Fucalty of Science Appointment, Promotion and Review Committee. He has worked with research teams from the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, DRC, Australia, India and Denmark.

Professional Memberships

1. Editor in Chief-Journal of African Earth Sciences.

2. Geological Society of Africa-Life Membership

3.Botswana Geoscientist Association

4. Editorial Board-Botswana Geoscience Institute

5. Member of South African Council for Natural Professions (Pr. Sc. Nat)

6. Member Election Body of IUGS

7. Geological Society of South Africa

1. Structural Geology

2. Tectonics

3. General Geology Courses

5. Remote Sensing

1. Geology of NW Botswana Rift and the Tsodilo Hills

2. Deformation of the Molopo Farms Complex

3. Geochemistry of selected sedimentary Sequences in Botswana

3. The Limpopo River Basin Morphometry and Neotectonics

1. One Moses (MSc, Geospatial Science)

2. Mmaditshelo Radinoga (MPhl-Geology and geochemistry)

3. Tshenolo Segobaetso (MSc, Hydrogeology)

4. Nyaladzi Phusumane (MPhl- Structure and Tectonics)

5. Donald Ntema (MPhl- Structural Geology and Tectonics)

1. Mapeo, R.B.M., Wendorff, M., Ramokate, L.V., Armstrong, R.A., Mphinyane, T., Koobokile, M., 2019. Zircon geochronology of basement granitoid gneisses and sedimentary rocks of the Tsodilo Hills Group in the Pan African Damaran Belt, western Botswana: age constraints, provenance, and tectonic setting. Journal of African Earth Sciences; Http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafreasci.2010.10357.

2.Franchi, F., Mapeo, R.B.M., 2019. Evolution of an Archean intracratonic basin: A review of the Transvaal Supergroup lithostratigraphy in Botswana. Earth Science Reviewes 191, 273-290.

3. McCourt, S., Armstrong, R.A., Jelsma, H., Mapeo, R.B.M (2013). New U-Pb SHRIMP ages from Lubango region, SW Angola: insights into the Paleoproterozoic evolution of the Angolan Shield, southern Congo Craton, Africa. Journal of the Geological Society of London 170, 353-363, DOI: 10.1144/jgs2012-059.

4. Handbook of Research on Geospatial Science and Technologies. Editors: Maphanyane, J.G., Mapeo, R.B.M and Akinola M.

• PhD in Geomatics – University of Cape Town (2019)
• M.Sc. Geographic and Geodetic Information Systems, University of London (2010)
• Masters of Business Administration, University of Botswana (2005)
• B.Sc(hons) Surveying and Mapping Sciences. University of East London, (1994).

Dr Maphale is a professional with expertise in Land Surveying, geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Management. His knowledge of geospatial data collection, processing and management is not only commendable, but it has to be utilised to the advantages of organisations. He has been involved with several projects facilitation regarding the use of geospatial information and technologies in business operations so as to improve operational efficiency and create opportunities.  He has played a leading role in organizing and associating Professional Land Surveyors and Geomatics practitioners in Botswana and as Chairman of Botswana Surveying and Mapping Association, he was instrumental in government/private surveyors’ collaboration in Botswana National Land Registration project (2016 - 2017) which saw a lot of villages surveyed.  Among other organisations he has facilitated are Debswana on the use of Global Positioning Systems in mining operations; Water Utilities on various aspects of geomatics; Botswana District Councils and Land Boards on the use of Computer Aided Designs (AutoCAD use in particular).  Dr Maphale played a leading role in the collaboration of University of Botswana and Ministry of Health and Wellness in the production of mapping dashboard for COVID-19. He is currently serving in reference groups in the Ministry of Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services.  He is the Vice President of Botswana Institute of Geomatics.

Spatial Data Infrastructures

Principles of Cartography

Digital Cartography

Geographical Information Systems

Survey Adjustments and Analysis

Spatial Data Infrastructures

Cartography

Geographical Information Systems

Geopatial Data Collection Methods

Geospatial Data Quality Management

Spatial Data Infrastructures

Cartography

Geographical Information Systems

Geospatial Data Collection and Methods

Geospatial Data Quality Management

1. Maphale L, Sereetsi L.K, Moreri K.K, Manisa M. (2016), “Design of a Public Transport Web Map Application (WMA) for the city of Gaborone” BIE Journal of Engineering & Applied Sciences, ISSN: 1999-2602, Vol. 24 (5), pp607-616
2. Maphale, L., and Phalaagae, L. (2012). National Spatial Data Infrastructure in Botswana – An Overview. CSCanada Advances in Natural Science, 5(4), 19-27.
3. Maphale L. (2017). Towards the Augmented Reality of Botswana Tribal Villages.  FIG Yearly Publication, 2017.  ISBN 978-87-92853-61-5 (Online) ISBN 978-87-92853-62-2 (Printed), ISSN 2307-4086.  From Url: http://fig.net/resources/publications/prj/showpeerreviewpaper.asp?pubid=8518.
4. Maphale L., and Moreri K.K. (2018), “A Consideration for a Conceptual Partnership Framework in Building Spatial Data Infrastructures in Developing Countries”. FIG Peer Review Journal (Online), 2018.. ISBN 978-87-92853-78.

Mr Mogotsinyana Mapharing joined University of Botswana in January 2012 as a Lecturer in Finance in the Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Business. He is currently working as a Senior lecturer in the same department. Prior to that, he has worked as accounts executive at Botswana International University of Science and Technology. He also worked as part-time lecturer at BCET. He is also currently teaching part-time at DABS and CCE. Mr Mapharing has about seventeen academic journal publications, seven conference proceedings and has acted as a module writer and reviewer at CCE. He also supervised MBA dissertations. His key areas of research are in Financial literacy and entrepreneurship, Capital markets,and Banking and Insurance. He has serviced both the Univeristy and the Community at various capacities since joining UB.

Mr Mapharing holds a Masters of Business Administration from University of New Brunswick-Canada, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, majoring in Finance and Economics from Old Dominion University, USA. He also holds a Post graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from University of Botswana and Diploma in University teaching (DUT) from University of New Brunswick.

1. Financial Institutions and Markets

2. Financial Management

3. International Finance

4. Financial Planning and Forecasting

5. Financial Theory and Analysis

6. Real Estate Finance

1. Banking and Insurance

2. Capital Markets

3. Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship

4. Working Capital Management

1. Banking and Insurance

2. Capital Markets

3. Financial Literacy

4. Capital Structure

Mapharing, M., Basuhi, E. J., (2017) “Electronic banking and financial performance: Botswana Context.” Journal of Accounting, Business and Finance Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 84-93. DOI: 10.20448/2002.11.84.931.

Mapharing, M., Otuteye, E., Radikoko, I. (2015) "Determinants of demand for life insurance: The case of Canada." Journal of Comparative International Management; Vol. 18 (2), 1-22

Sathyamoorthi C. R., Mogotsinyana Mapharing., Mphoeng Mphoeng., Mashoko Dzimiri. (2019). Impact of Financial Risk Management Practices on Financial Performance: Evidence from Commercial Banks in Botswana. Applied Finance and Accounting, 6 (1), 25-39. DOI: https://doi.org/10.11114/afa.v6i1.4650

Radikoko, I., Gaolatlhe, A. O., Dzimiri, M. T., & Mapharing, M. (2018). “Assessing the contribution of the capital markets on the economic growth of Botswana”. Archives of Business Research – 6(12), 290-302.