The Minister of Environment and Tourism, Mr Wynter Mmolotsi, has unveiled Botswana’s National Human-Wildlife Conflict Strategy and Action Plan (2025-2030) which is a criticall initiative aimed at mitigating conflicts between communities and wildlife.

The University of Botswana (UB) Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, has said the abundance of solar energy in Southern African Community (SADC) region presents attractive alternative solution to energy crisis in the region.

President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko has called for stronger measures to combat corruption, financial impropriety and illicit financial flows. The President warned that the challenges threatened the country’s economic growth and ability to attract foreign investment.

Students at the University of Botswana (UB) now have a platform to sharpen their technical and soft skills, thanks to the newly launched Chemistry Club which aims to enhance career prospects and foster a passion for chemistry.

The University of Botswana (UB) is participating at the weeklong 2024 SADC Sustainable Energy Week held at the Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC). The event, themed "Accelerating Sustainable Energy Solutions for an Energy Secure SADC Region," commenced on the 24th of February and will conclude on the 28th of February 2025. UB is contributing through the SOLTRAIN project which focuses on "Advancing Solar Thermal Technologies for Sustainable Energy: Innovations, Applications, and Future Directions."

The University of Botswana (UB) hosted its second UB Budget Dialogue at the UB Campus Indoor Sports Centre recently. The event, themed “UBudget: Turning Thoughts into Action,” brought together academics, policymakers and stakeholders to discuss the 2025 national budget, its allocations and impact on various sectors of the economy.

The Okavango Research Institute (ORI) hosted a two-day Climate Change and Health Security Symposium, themed “Advancing Climate Change and Health Security in Botswana,” from the 20th to the 21st February 2024.  The symposium was aimed at creating a platform for dialogue and action at the intersection of climate change and public health.

The University of Botswana (UB) has taken a bold step in transforming its media landscape with the official launch of UB Radio 99.5FM, marking a new chapter in broadcasting, student engagement and community dialogue.

Renowned Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert and Bright Mind Agency founder, Mr Alexander Morad, has called on African countries to harness Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance business efficiency and expand their reach in global markets. Based in Sweden, Morad underlined the transformative potential of AI in driving innovation and competitiveness across various industries.

The University of Botswana (UB) Department of Chemistry hosted the first of its kind Global Women’s Breakfast: Empowering Women in Chemistry on the 11th of February 2025. Under the theme "Accelerating Equity in Science," the event focused on building a strong network to advance gender equality and empower women in the scientific community.