When rangeland ecologist, Professor Richard Fynn, declares that okgwa molelo (spitting fire), he is not speaking about fire as an ecological tool. He is, rather, capturing the intensity of his message. It is a metaphor for a speech delivered with conviction, urgency and clarity, one shaped by years of research and experience in Botswana’s rangelands.

There is a quiet confidence in the way Okavango Research Institute (ORI) Director, Dr Casper Bonyongo, speaks about the future of the Institute. His confidence is the kind that comes not from speculation but from having witnessed how close the Okavango Delta once came to irreversible change.

The Department of Sport Science, physical education and coaching recently hosted a stakeholder engagement meeting aimed at refining and modernising its academic programme as it prepares for its upcoming accreditation review.

The University of Botswana Social Work Society (UBSWS) in collaboration with the Botswana Red Cross Society, on the 25th of March 2026 held an induction ceremony for the UB Red Cross Society at the UB Business Block.

In celebration of Women’s Month, Mophato Dance Theatre premiered THARI: Women Who Carry the Nation, an original musical production and social impact initiative staged in partnership with the University of Botswana (UB). The premiere took place at the Visual and Performing Arts Theatre Hall on the 26th of March 2026.

The University of Botswana (UB) recently hosted a public lecture at the UB Library Auditorium focusing on rethinking constitutional and democratic governance systems in Africa.

The University of Botswana Law Society (UBLS) marked a significant milestone this past Saturday with the successful hosting of its inaugural 1st and 2nd Year Family Law Moot Court Competition at the High Court of Botswana.

In a continuous effort to promote student wellness and strengthen mental health awareness on campus, the University of Botswana Medical Clinic hosted a Mini Mental Health Open Day on the 26th of March 2026. The event brought together students and support services in an engaging and interactive environment aimed at fostering self-awareness, emotional expression and healthy coping mechanisms.

The University of Botswana Innovation Pod (UNIPOD), in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science, has officially launched the inaugural Linux Club programme at Naledi Senior Secondary School, marking a significant step towards advancing open-source skills development among secondary school learners.

Calls to rethink global climate narratives are gaining momentum as researchers, environmental activists and community leaders advocate for more inclusive and realistic approaches to sustainability. The change reflects a growing recognition that effective climate action must consider not only scientific data but also the lived experiences, cultural knowledge and priorities of the communities most affected by climate impacts.