The University of Botswana (UB) is set to confer an honorary Doctor of Letters, honoris causa (DLitt), on internationally acclaimed San rights activist, Mr Roy Sesana, in recognition of his lifelong commitment to defending the rights, cultural identity and dignity of one of Botswana’s historically marginalised communities. Mr Sesana will receive the honour during UB’s 44th Graduation Ceremonies scheduled for 21st – 23rd of October 2026 at the UB Campus Indoor Sports Centre. As Botswana...

Justice Professor Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake is an internationally recognised jurist, legal scholar and former University of Botswana (UB) law lecturer. He has served as a judge of the High Court and Industrial Court of Botswana, Court of Appeal of Seychelles, Residual Special Court of Sierra Leone and Supreme and National Courts of Papua New Guinea, becoming the first African appointed to the latter courts. He holds a PhD in Law from the University of...

The University of Botswana (UB) will confer an honorary Doctor of Letters degree (Doctor Litterarum Honoris Causa, DLitt) on Dr Matshidiso Moeti, in recognition of her leadership in public health and contribution to advancing healthcare across Africa, during its 2026 graduation ceremonies. The recognition celebrates a distinguished career dedicated to strengthening health systems, improving access to healthcare and championing a more equitable response to the continent’s public health challenges. Dr Moeti, a medical doctor and...

The Botswana Nightclubs and Bars Association and the Botswana Entertainment Promoters Association have submitted an alternative 24-hour economy plan to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTE) in a bid to push back against the government’s liberalisation of entertainment hours. In a position paper submitted to MTE in April, the lobby rejects the implementation of the 24-hour economy in its current form and argues that it requires reconsideration to align it with economic sustainability, fair...

Botswana has now clocked 60. In the life of a human being, 60 in our day amounts, more or less, to middle age.      In the life of a nation, 60 is a considerable age which ought to be punctuated by a slew of economic milestones.