The Minister of Tertiary Education, Research Science and Technology, Dr Douglas Letsholathebe, visited the University of Botswana on June 8, 2020 to assess and appreciate its readiness and compliance with COVID-19 health protocols.

The University of Botswana will spend P7.8 million to provide students with free simcards as part of measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on teaching and learning.

After implementing COVID-19 precautionary measures proclaimed by WHO and the Ministry of Health and Wellness, the University of Botswana is now ready to resume academic activities.

It always has to start somewhere. For Professor Mosepele Mosepele, the journey was a vicarious experience at tender age in the Operating Room at the Mahalapye District Hospital. 

A University of Botswana team of engineers and product designers which has been working closely with medical experts on a number of projects as part of the university’s COVID-19 response, is on the verge of breaking through with production of a ventilator.

The University of Botswana on May 12, 2020 organized an induction course for its Protection Services staff as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

International students who are on lockdown at the University of Botswana have received food hampers worth more than P40 000 from various donors. 

Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital  (SKMTH) management has applauded the University of Botswana for heeding the call to localize the production and provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for COVID-19 frontline health workers.

​​​​​​​As the University of Botswana continues to develop innovative solutions towards responding to societal challenges, once again it has designed and produced a clinically sound ventilation hood and face mask for COVID-19 patients.