Graduation Ceremony

Chief Guest:
Mr. Andrew Maatla Motsomi -
Managing Director, Debswana Diamond Company

Friday, 20th October 2023

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Botho University was established in 1997 and has rapidly evolved over the years to become a leading multidisciplinary high-quality Tertiary Education provider. Botho University was one of the first local tertiary institutions in Botswana to be Accredited by the Human Resources Development Council (HRDC). All programmes offered by Botho University are approved by the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA), the Council on Higher Education (CHE) in Lesotho, the Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA), Eswatini Higher Education Council (ESHEC) in eSwatini and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) in Ghana.

Botho University currently offers programmes through four faculties namely Faculty of Business & Accounting, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Health and Education, and Faculty of Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism.

Programme

Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Kgosi Saungweme, Admissions Department, Botho University

  1. Graduation Procession 
  2. Academic Staff Procession
  3. Welcome Address by Dr. Sheela Raja Ram – Vice Chancellor, Botho University
  4. Entertainment: Saxophonist – PakoDerrick On Sax
  5. Key Note Address: Chief Guest Mr. Andrew Maatla Motsomi – Managing Director, Debswana Diamond Company
  6. Best Student Awards- Faculty / Programme
  7. Top Achievers Awards
  8. Entertainment: Saxophonist – PakoDerrick On Sax
  9. Awarding of Programme Certificates
  10. Valedictorian Speech
  11. Vote of thanks: Prof. Naomi Seboni – Chairperson, Botho University Advisory Council

roll of honor

Festus Mogae Award For Academic Excellence In Undergraduate Study

The Festus Mogae Award was named after the former president Dr Festus Mogae who is known throughout the region for his great leadership abilities. The award was put in place in the year 2011 and has to date been given to nine alumni. The award is given to the student with the highest GPA in the graduating class. The award recipient receives a cheque of P5000 along with a trophy. The award is considered only for our undergraduate students.

  • 2021  – Sipho Twala
  • 2020  – Mbene Karen
  • 2019  – George Green
  • 2018  – Bradley Ncube
  • 2017  – Aria Maswabi
  • 2016  – Ellen K. Nshakazhogwe
  • 2015 – Patricia Nkwane
  • 2014 – Thatayaone Tapson Sekwenyane
  • 2013 – Kebone Molefe
  • 2012 – Derrick Khupe
  • 2011  – Lebogang Nchingane

 

LT. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama Spirit Of Botho Award

Also named after our former president, the Spirit of Botho award is given to a student who has shown an ability to excel in academics, community service, innovation, and good participation in sports. The awardee should be a well-rounded graduate that encompasses all that Botho University represents. The eligible awardees are identified at the end of their studies with the university, and the Academic Board is convened to pick the student that stands out. The award recipient for that graduating class will receive a cheque of P10000 and a trophy. The award was first given in the year 2014.

  • 2021 – Gobakwe Ramadi
  • 2020 – Evita Tlhobogang
  • 2019 – Budani Bulayani
  • 2018 – Lawrence Mxekwa
  • 2017 – Daphne Rakobe
  • 2016 – Pearl Koloka
  • 2015 – Patricia Nkwane
  • 2014 – Leo Lefika Hailey
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