Gabana Architects Director, Mr Moemedi Gabana, has urged students from the Department of Architecture and Planning (DAP) at the University of Botswana (UB) to actively collaborate and network with industry professionals to enhance their career development.

The University of Botswana (UB) and the Ministry of Sports and Arts (MOSA) strengthened their commitment to fostering a sustainable ecosystem for sport and the arts in Botswana by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 7th of February 2025, at the UB Council Chamber.

UB Hawks soared to victory against Taung Young Strikers with a commanding 3-1 win in an electrifying game held at the Gaborone United Stadium on the 31st of January 2025. The game kicked off at 1800hrs with high intensity as Taung Young Strikers looked to gain an early advantage. However, UB Hawks’ resilience and tactical prowess ultimately proved too much for the visitors.

The University of Botswana (UB) and Drones for Africa formalised their commitment to advancing technology, innovation and research by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 30th of January 2025. The strategic partnership aims to foster collaboration between academia and industry to drive impactful research and technological advancements.

The University of Botswana (UB) Department of Sports, Culture and Recreation recently hosted a Basic Lifesaving Course graduation ceremony at the UB Swimming Pool. Twenty-seven (27) participants successfully completed the course, gaining essential skills in swimming, water rescue, emergency evacuation, first aid, aqua-survival, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and fitness.

The Botswana Gambling Authority (BGA) hosted an Orientation Day on the 14th of January 2025, at its headquarters to welcome six PhD and five Master’s degree recipients of the 2024 ‘Motshameko o Phepha’ Scholarship. The event marks the beginning of their academic journey at the University of Botswana for the 2024/2025 semester.

Three exceptional students from the University of Botswana (UB) have been selected to participate in the highly regarded Study of the United States Institute (SUSI) for Global Student Leaders programme. The students - Boago Mosweu, a final-year law student; Mandipa Amantle Hlabano, a fourth-year law student and Louis Bahlomi, a third-year arts and humanities student - have travelled to the United States for this prestigious five-week programme.

The University of Botswana (UB) Boxing Club, in collaboration with the Botswana Boxing Association (BBA), successfully hosted the 2024 National Boxing Championship semi-finals and finals at the UB Indoor Sports Centre from 7th to 8th December 2024.

The University of Botswana (UB) and Jindal Resources Botswana have embarked on a transformative partnership to advance human capital development in Botswana. The collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the 4th of December 2024 at the UB Council Chamber. The agreement paves the way for a strategic initiative to nurture UB graduates into highly skilled, industry-ready professionals.

The University of Botswana (UB) School of Nursing in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Center, conducted a four-day leadership training programme for nurses and midwives from the 2nd to 5th of December 2024.