Staff Profiles

PhD (University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA, July 2010);

MSc (Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada, June, 2004);

PGDE (University of Botswana, October 2000);

BSc (University of Botswana, October 1999).

Inorganic Chemistry: Undergraduate and graduate level courses

BioInorganic Chemistry: Undergraduate and graduate level

The role of transition metal complexes in medicine.

Special emphasis is on the synthesis and characterization of ruthenium polydentate pyridine-based complexes and their application as antitumor/cancer drugs.

The Role of Transition Metal Complexes as Anti-Cancer and Anti-HIV Agents

PhD (University College Dublin, Ireland)

MBA (Arizona State University, USA)

BA (University of Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania)

Prof. Edward E. Marandu (BA, Dar-Es-Salaam; MBA, Arizona State University; PhD, University College Dublin) is Professor of Marketing and International Business at the University of Botswana. Formerly, he taught at the University of Dar-Es-Salaam and has held visiting positions at the University College Dublin and Ohio University.  Prof. Marandu has many accomplishments both professionally and academically. He has won several research awards some of which include being principal researcher to the African Energy Policy Research Network (AFREPREN) from 1996 to 2001 and Organization for Social Science Research in Eastern Africa (OSSREA) from 2003 to 2006. He has authored and edited books, on “Export Performance: Key Determinants” and “Regulation of the Power Sector in Africa: Attracting Investment and Protecting the Poor”. His contribution to knowledge is evidenced in more than 40 pieces of research in the area of marketing, international business, consumer behavior and economic regulation. Professionally, Prof. Marandu serves as a consultant to several businesses in Ireland, Tanzania, the International Trade Centre and Botswana.

Teaching Areas

• International Marketing
• International Business
• Marketing Management
• Consumer Behavior
• International Management
• Research Methodology
• Cross Cultural Business Management.

Research Areas

• Export Performance
• Export Promotion
• Market Orientation and Business Performance
• Theory of Reasoned Action
• Theory of Planned Behavior
• Tourism Marketing Potential Analysis
• Impact of Non-Tariff Barriers
• Foreign Direct Investment
• Regulating the Power Sector.

MBA Supervisions Topics

1. Managerial Differences between Exporting and Non-Exporting Firms.
2. Customer Satisfaction and Customer Retention.
3. Predicting Intention Using the TAM and UTAUT Model.
4. Factors Influencing Choice Of University

PhD Supervisions Topics

1. Effects Of Market Orientation On Business Performance.
2. Predicting Intention to Export
3. Determinants of Small business success.
4. Determinants Of Foreign Direct Investment.
5. Relationships between on-shelve merchandising purchase.

Marandu, E. E., et al. (2019). Predicting Students’ Intention to Use E-Learning Using the Technology Acceptance Model. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 18 (6): 110-127.

Marandu, E. E., Mburu, P. T., & Amanze, D. (2017). Evolution of Free Economic Zones: A Functional Taxonomy. Archives of Business Research, 5(11), 43-53.

Marandu, E.E., Moeti, N. and Joseph H. (2010). Predicting Residential Water Conservation Using the Theory of Reasoned Action, Journal of Communication, 1(2): 87-100.

Marandu, E.E. (2010). Strategy Factors Associated With the Export Performance of Manufacturing Firms. Journal of Business in Developing Nations, Volume 11: 33-76.

Kaynak, E. and Marandu, E.E. (2006). Tourism Market Potential Analysis in Botswana: A Delphi Study. Journal of Travel Research, 45(2), 227-237.

Marandu, E.E. (1995). Impact of Export Promotion on Export Performance of Manufacturing Firms: A Tanzanian Study. Journal of Global Marketing, 9(1/2): 9 – 39.

Advanced Certificate in Money Laundering Investigations and Detection, University of Pretoria, 2016

Master in Philosophy, Criminal Justice, University of Cape Town, 2009

BSocSci (Honours), Criminal Justice, 2007

BA in Law Politics and History, 2002

rI joined the University of Botswana in August 2019 having lectured at Monash University South Africa campus for 7 years. I also worked at the Institute for Security Studies in Cape Town, 2009-2010 as a research intern in the Corruption and Governance programme, and also as a consultant in the Organised Crime and Money Laundering programme. As a consultant I have been called upon by the Western Cape Provincial Government in South Africa to assist in mediation proceedings following the 2008 xenophobic attacks that occurred across the country in that year, resulting in the successful reintegration of displaced migrants into the community in De Doorns.

I have also lectured at the University of Cape Town as a guest lecturer (2009-2010) on national liberation movements in Southern Africa, covering South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia and Mozambique. My lecturing experience also extends to the IIE Varsity College, Cape Town from 2010 – 2012 in criminology courses.

I have often been called upon by various media organisations, print and broadcast, to give commentary and expert analysis on matters within the South African criminal justice system. These include issues of crime prevention, policing, xenophobia, medical parole and high profile criminal court cases, which form part of his research interests.

I am currently enrolled as a PhD student at the Witwatersrand University (Wits) in South Africa, looking at the intersection of immigration law and criminal law (crimmigation)

Advanced Criminological Theories

Child Justice

Crime and Punishment

Crime and Social Justice

Domestic and International Security

Policy Analysis in Criminal Justice

Victimology

Policing

Penology

Xenophobia

Drugs and Crime

1. PhD North West University, South Africa
2. Masters of Social Work, University of Botswana (UB)
3. Bachelor of Social Work 2 (1) lady Khama award (UB)
4. Diploma in Social Work  (UB)
5. Certificate in Social Work  (UB)

Dr. Maripe K. is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Work, University of Botswana. He has worked for the Botswana Public Service in the following sectors; Botswana Police Service, Bobirwa and Okavango Sub-District Councils, Administration of Justice,  and Botswana Red Cross Society. He worked as Disaster Management Officer with the BRCS, Bench Clerk in the Administration of Justice, Assistant Social Welfare Officer, and Police Inspector. He serves in a number of national committees which includes: National Committee on Disaster Management, the National Disaster Management Technical Committee, and the Sub-RECC (Ministry of Finance and Development Planning), and significantly contributed in a number of related projects.

Macro- Social work Practice

Psychology for social Workers

Community Resilience to Disasters / Crisis & Disaster Management

Probation (Juvenile Justice system)

Spirituality in Social Work

Gender Mainstreaming and Livelihoods

Community Resilience to disasters / Community Based Disaster Preparedness and Response

Early warning systems in Botswana / SADC region

Social work and Disasters

Spirituality in Social Work

Social Work Supervision

The Social needs of the Elderly 

His postgraduate supervision has been on

Community Development,  

Social Policy and Administration,

Gender & Poverty, Orphan care, 

Social Determinants of Divorce

Ex-Convicts and Community Reactions

1. Raboloko, B. M. & Maripe, K. (2019) Perceptions of Ex-Convicts on Rehabilitation Programmes in Preparation for Reintegration in Botswana, in the Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology 35 (6): 1-5 ISSN 2457-1024

2. Maripe, K. & Rankopo, M. J. (2018) Community Vulnerability in Climate Disaster and Environmental Sustainability: A Botswana Perspective, in the Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 26(3):1-14 (ISSN 2457-1024)

3. Maripe, K. (2018) Social Work Perspective on Disaster Vulnerability and Resilience in Botswana in the Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 18(2): 1-10 (ISSN 2320-0227)

4. Maripe, K & Setlalentoa, B.M.P (2017) Community Vulnerability to Disasters in Botswana in the British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science, Vol. 19(4) 1-16 (ISSN: 2278-0998)

5. Maripe, K & Setlalentoa, M (2016) Community Resilience to Disasters in the South East Administrative District: Theories and Perspectives in the