Published: 2017-01-18

THE BOTSWANA SOCIETY

The Botswana Society

Fred Morton
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EDITORIAL

Introduction to the Special Issue on Humanities at the University of Botswana and Botswana’s 50 Years of Independence

Christian John Makgala, Andy Chebanne
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SECTION ONE: ARTICLES

Of Botswana’s Administrative Centres and their Movements: Vryburg, Mahikeng and Gaborone, 1885-1966

Part Themba Mgadla
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An Appraisal of the Development of Archaeological Legislation in Botswana, 1911-2011: A 100-year Journey

Nonofho Mathibidi Ndobochani
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A History of Safari Companies in the Ngamiland, 1960-1990

Puso Sezuka
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‘A Very Grave and Expensive Error’?: The Legislative Council’s Debate on the Choice of a New Site for the Capital of Botswana, 1961-1965

Part Themba Mgadla
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The Botched ‘National Prayer’: Challenges in the Performance and Recording of the Botswana National Anthem, 1965-2006

Christian John Makgala, Peter Mazebe II Sebina
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Origins and Dynamics of the Botswana-Soviet Union Relations, 1960s to 1990

Kwante MC Kwante, Boga Thura Manatsha
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The Botswana-Japan Diplomatic Relations, 1966-2016

Boga Thura Manatsha, Gabriel GG Malebang
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Artificial Insemination and the Cattle Industry in Botswana, 1960-2011

Bafumiki Mocheregwa
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Distance Education in Botswana and Library Service: Matters Arising Since the Colonial Period for the Records

Olugbade Oladokun
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The Origin and Evolution of Setswana Culture: A Linguistic Account

Herman M Batibo
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A Reflection on Setswana Proverbs in Botswana’s National Psyche and Nationhood

Rosaleen OB Nhlekisana
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Found and Lost Languages: A Survey of the Past and Current Situation of Botswana Ethic and Linguistic Communities

Andy Chebanne
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Ikalanga 50 Years On: A Cross Border Language Against Tremendous Odds

Joyce T Mathangwane
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‘What’s In or Not In a Name’?: The Untold Story of Canoe Naming among the Basubiya of the Chobe District in Botswana

Ndana Ndana, Glorious Bongani Gumbo, Andy Chebanne
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The Lexical Problems of Court Interpreters in a Botswana High Court

Kethapile Mojuta, Arua E Arua
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The Development of Religious Education Curriculum and Impact on Moral Values in Botswana Since 1966

Fidelis Nkomazana, Senzokuhle D Setume
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Gobe Matenge’s Social Engineering Through Milestone Independence Anniversary Celebrations in Botswana, 1975-2016

Christian John Makgala, Maitseo Bolaane
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The Place and Challenges of Modern Pentecostal Christianity in Botswana

Lovemore Togarasei
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Relating the Teachings of the Gospel to Social Justice in Africa: The Case of Botswana

Moji Ruele
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'A Woman of Courage’: An Interpretation of the Biblical Hebrew Perspective in Relation to Women and Business in Botswana

Mmapula Diana Kebaneilwe
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‘Plagiarism is a Great Insult’: Politics and Discourses of Intellectual Property Rights Infringement in Botswana, 1970s to 2016

Christian John Makgala, Maitseo Bolaane, Andy Chebanne
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Modernisation of Arable Agriculture in Chobe District: A Search for Food Self-sufficiency through ALDEP, 1980s and 1990s

Glorious Bongani Gumbo
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‘ALDEP Re-designated as ISPAAD’: An Appraisal of Continued Stagnation of Crop Production in Post-Independence Botswana

Wazha Gilbert Morapedi
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Pushing Agricultural Land Out of the Village: The Land Use Change in South-eastern Botswana’s Otse, 1986-2002

Senwelo M Isaacs
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The State of Coverage of Development Issues on National Television in Botswana

Seamogano Mosanako
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‘Hare and His Wife’: Making the Case for the Trickster’s Androgyny

Wazha Lopang
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‘Our Past, Our Present, and, Most Importantly of All, Our Future’: The Role of Potters in Botswana

Phenyo Churchill Thebe
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Performance and the Economies of Cultural Heritage Festivals in Botswana: Cashing In Or Selling Out?

Connie Rapoo
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Towards Sustainability in the Theatre: A Look at The Company@Maitisong in Gaborone

Lebogang Disele
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Evoking Memory: A Curatorial Perspective on Botswana’s Presidential Heritage

Keletso Gaone Setlhabi
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Will the Dreaded ‘Yellow Monster’ Stop Roaring Again?: An Appraisal of Botswana’s 2015 Land Policy

Senwelo M Isaacs, Boga Thura Manatsha
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SECTION TWO: NOTES

The Origin and Early Years of the History Undergraduate Major Research Essay at the University College of Botswana (Later University of Botswana)

Fred Morton
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The History and Archaeology Student Research Project Tradition at the University of Botswana: 1990s and After

Bruce S Bennett
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Interview with Professor Thomas Tlou

Alinah Kelo Segobye
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Professor Neil Parsons: A Likeable Personality That Belies a Scholar Within

Spencer Mogapi
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Leading UB’s Faculty of Humanities as Dean and The Botswana Society as Chairman

Joseph Tsonope
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Professor Felix Mnthali: A Life Well Lived

Kagiso Madibana, Joyce T Mathangwane
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The Future of History

Fred Morton
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The HIV and AIDS Collective Memory: Anecdotal Notes on Texts of Trauma, Care-giving and Positive Living

Musa W Dube
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