https://yourbotswana.com Our Botswana is Your Botswana Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:54:23 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-government-to-revamp-higher-education/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-government-to-revamp-higher-education/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:54:22 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19729

14 November 2025 Gaborone — Government is set to comprehensively transform higher education by prioritising Technical Vocational Education and Training…]]>

14 November 2025 Gaborone — Government is set to comprehensively transform higher education by prioritising Technical Vocational Education and Training…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-government-to-revamp-higher-education/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/ub-climbs-global-rankings-strengthens-position-in-the-region/ https://yourbotswana.com/ub-climbs-global-rankings-strengthens-position-in-the-region/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:20:44 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=19537

15 October 2025 The University of Botswana (UB) has recorded a significant rise in the 2026 Times Higher Education World…]]>

15 October 2025 The University of Botswana (UB) has recorded a significant rise in the 2026 Times Higher Education World…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/ub-climbs-global-rankings-strengthens-position-in-the-region/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/eit-forging-new-partnerships-through-its-botswana-engineering-education-hub/ https://yourbotswana.com/eit-forging-new-partnerships-through-its-botswana-engineering-education-hub/#respond Sat, 02 Aug 2025 17:22:22 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=18834

2 July 2025 EIT’s recently launched Botswana Learning Hub has already started strengthening connections with existing and potential students, partners,…]]>

2 July 2025 EIT’s recently launched Botswana Learning Hub has already started strengthening connections with existing and potential students, partners,…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/eit-forging-new-partnerships-through-its-botswana-engineering-education-hub/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/feature-china-aided-schools-enhance-access-to-high-quality-education-for-botswana-students/ https://yourbotswana.com/feature-china-aided-schools-enhance-access-to-high-quality-education-for-botswana-students/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:55:38 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=17732

28 August 2024 Gagoitsiwe Marata, the headmistress of the China-aided Mmopane Primary School, said Mmopane has been the best school…]]>

28 August 2024 Gagoitsiwe Marata, the headmistress of the China-aided Mmopane Primary School, said Mmopane has been the best school…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/feature-china-aided-schools-enhance-access-to-high-quality-education-for-botswana-students/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-launches-learning-passport-to-modernise-education-sector/ https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-launches-learning-passport-to-modernise-education-sector/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:13:32 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=17726

25 August 2024 Botswana on Wednesday launched the Learning Passport, an innovative online platform that aims to bridge the learning…]]>

25 August 2024 Botswana on Wednesday launched the Learning Passport, an innovative online platform that aims to bridge the learning…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/botswana-launches-learning-passport-to-modernise-education-sector/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/young-female-teacher-committed-to-introducing-chinese-language-in-botswana/ https://yourbotswana.com/young-female-teacher-committed-to-introducing-chinese-language-in-botswana/#respond Sun, 03 Apr 2022 15:59:20 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=14415

Goitseone Ishmael, 33, a Chinese language assistant teacher at Legae English Medium School in Gaborone, Botswana, teaches around 350 Standard…]]>

Goitseone Ishmael, 33, a Chinese language assistant teacher at Legae English Medium School in Gaborone, Botswana, teaches around 350 Standard…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/young-female-teacher-committed-to-introducing-chinese-language-in-botswana/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/gis-reveals-major-development-plans-at-groundbreaking-ceremony/ https://yourbotswana.com/gis-reveals-major-development-plans-at-groundbreaking-ceremony/#respond Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:56:44 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=14125

Gaborone International School (GIS) on Friday, January 21, held its groundbreaking ceremony revealing its major school upgrade plans. The objective…]]>

Gaborone International School (GIS) on Friday, January 21, held its groundbreaking ceremony revealing its major school upgrade plans. The objective…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/gis-reveals-major-development-plans-at-groundbreaking-ceremony/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/benefits-of-sports-in-education/ https://yourbotswana.com/benefits-of-sports-in-education/#respond Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:08:24 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=13806

Sports occupy a vital role in our lives. It keeps us fit, healthy and makes us active. The secret to…]]>

Sports occupy a vital role in our lives. It keeps us fit, healthy and makes us active. The secret to…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/benefits-of-sports-in-education/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/why-outdoor-play-is-important-for-childrens-learning-and-development/ https://yourbotswana.com/why-outdoor-play-is-important-for-childrens-learning-and-development/#respond Sat, 27 Nov 2021 08:20:24 +0000 https://yourbotswana.com/?p=13782

“Nature breeds curiosity. It helps to grow explorers. It reminds us that we are part of something bigger. It grounds…]]>

“Nature breeds curiosity. It helps to grow explorers. It reminds us that we are part of something bigger. It grounds…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/why-outdoor-play-is-important-for-childrens-learning-and-development/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/how-to-have-constructive-conversations-with-kids-about-mental-health/ https://yourbotswana.com/how-to-have-constructive-conversations-with-kids-about-mental-health/#respond Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:51:34 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=13659

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), around one in five of the world’s children and adolescents have a mental…]]>

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), around one in five of the world’s children and adolescents have a mental…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/how-to-have-constructive-conversations-with-kids-about-mental-health/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/gis-moulds-their-young-early-to-embrace-digital-technologies/ https://yourbotswana.com/gis-moulds-their-young-early-to-embrace-digital-technologies/#respond Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:18:12 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=13439

During the preschool years, young children develop a sense of initiative and creativity. They are curious about the world around…]]>

During the preschool years, young children develop a sense of initiative and creativity. They are curious about the world around…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/gis-moulds-their-young-early-to-embrace-digital-technologies/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/taming-childhood-aggression-what-can-we-do-about-it/ https://yourbotswana.com/taming-childhood-aggression-what-can-we-do-about-it/#respond Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:54:47 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=13325

Meltdowns can cause misery for a child and everyone around them. The good news is that adults can take charge…]]>

Meltdowns can cause misery for a child and everyone around them. The good news is that adults can take charge…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/taming-childhood-aggression-what-can-we-do-about-it/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/mood-disorders-know-the-signs-and-ways-to-help-your-child/ https://yourbotswana.com/mood-disorders-know-the-signs-and-ways-to-help-your-child/#respond Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:43:47 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=13254

One in eight young people between the ages of 5 and 19 are at risk of developing a mental disorder,…]]>

One in eight young people between the ages of 5 and 19 are at risk of developing a mental disorder,…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/mood-disorders-know-the-signs-and-ways-to-help-your-child/feed/ 0 https://yourbotswana.com/sska-police-and-gaborone-international-school-join-hands-to-sensitise-children-about-dangers-of-drug-abuse/ https://yourbotswana.com/sska-police-and-gaborone-international-school-join-hands-to-sensitise-children-about-dangers-of-drug-abuse/#respond Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:22:04 +0000 http://yourbotswana.com/?p=13136

As the world commemorated International Drug Awareness and Illicit Trafficking Day on 26 June 2021, Gaborone International School (GIS) partnered…]]>

As the world commemorated International Drug Awareness and Illicit Trafficking Day on 26 June 2021, Gaborone International School (GIS) partnered…]]> https://yourbotswana.com/sska-police-and-gaborone-international-school-join-hands-to-sensitise-children-about-dangers-of-drug-abuse/feed/ 0