UB Library Celebrates Young Voices in “A Letter to Botswana at 60” Competition
As Botswana celebrated 60 years of independence, the University of Botswana Library invited UB students to participate in a special writing competition titled “A Letter to Botswana at 60”. The competition provided students with an opportunity to express their thoughts, reflections, hopes and aspirations for the nation as it marked this important milestone.
The initiative created a platform for young people to engage meaningfully with the history of their country and to imagine the kind of Botswana they would like to see in the years ahead. It also demonstrated the important role that the University of Botswana Library plays in encouraging reading, writing, creativity, and intellectual engagement among students.
On 29th September 2026, the library held a small ceremony to celebrate and recognise the winners of the competition. Taking third place was Letang Ramakoloi, whose letter stood out for its thoughtful reflection and meaningful engagement with the theme. Larona Gare claimed second place, receiving recognition for the quality and creativity demonstrated in her entry. Emerging as the overall winner was Godiraone Nongale, whose letter impressed the judges and earned the top position in the competition. The recognition of these three students highlighted the power of writing as a way of expressing patriotism, preserving memories, sharing ideas and inspiring conversations about the future of the country.