Faculty of Social Sciences: Recent submissions
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Democracy under siege: the Presidency and executive powers in Botswana
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, 2000)This article outlines that the Constitution of Botswana provides for an executive presidency with extensive powers. Unlike other constitutions in the region where power is vested with the people, in Botswana it is vested ... -
African females and adjustment to studying abroad
(Routledge Taylor and Francis Group, 1999)This article draws on existing literature and a field study conducted by the writer to explore the problems faced by African females when studying abroad. A comparative perspective is adopted and, whilst it is recognised ... -
At the cross roads: family, youth deviance and crime control in Botswana
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, 2004)Since the 1980s, some major villages in Botswana have experienced an increase in deviance and crime among youth. This deviance is often manifested in an escalation of criminal gangs that are mostly male in composition. The ... -
Poverty eradication in Botswana: Towards the realisation of vision 2016
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, 2004)Economic growth is usually recognized as a vital factor in poverty eradication. Thus, with the excellent performance of Botswana's economy over the years, observers had hoped that poverty in the country would decline ... -
A comparative analysis of two labour reserves in early 20th century Southern Africa
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, 2003)Southern Africa has through much of its 20th century history been characterised by a centre~periphery regional economic system. At the centre has been South Africa(minus its African reserves) and the rest of the region ... -
Education and the labour market in Botswana
(Taylor and Francis (Routledge), 2000)Using primary data from a 1993/4 Household Income and Expenditure Survey in Botswana, this article presents empirical results on occupational attainment, its determinants, and the extent of filtering down in Botswana's ... -
Issues of economic growth and poverty reduction
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, www.thuto.org/pula/html/, 2003)Poverty is a complex problem and reducing it depends upon many interconnected factors. It cannot be attributed to one main cause. Its reduction is possible only by achieving economic growth. An indirect causal connection ... -
The impact of state legislation on the organisation of trade unions: the case of the Botswana Federation of Trade Unions (BFTU) in Botswana
(Taylor and Francis (Routledge), www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/, 1998)Labour legislation is the unique device governments use to lay down standards and conventions in the workplace and to control industrial relations. Using focused interviews with unionists, government officials, employers ... -
Botswana's economy and labour market: are there any lessons for SADC regional integration?
(Taylor & Francis (Routledge), www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/, 2004)Regional integration is a necessity for sustainable development and the generation of dynamic growth amongst SADC countries. For real integration to be achieved, there is a need for deep integration, which allows countries ... -
Understanding the development experience and aspirations of one Basarwa settlement in Botswana: failed implementation or relentless colonialism?
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, www.thuto.org/pula/html/, 2002)This research note gives an overview of the doctoral research I conducted in 2000-0 I. The study entitled: Understanding the Development Experiences and Aspiration of One Basarwa Settlement in Botswana: Failed Implementation ... -
Are social workers needed in Botswana schools? Some food for thought
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, www.thuto.org/pula/html/, 2004)Based on the premise that children in the 21st century face numerous problems that affect their educational, social, psychological, and physical well being, this article argues that social workers are needed in Botswana ... -
The boy child and HIV/AIDS in Botswana: A neglected issue in research and practice
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, www.thuto.org/pula/html/, 2004)Even though HIV/AIDS affects people of all gender and age, most HIV research in Botswana has mainly focused on either girls or women, neglecying the boy child. This paper discusses the reasons for this neglect, explores ... -
Children living in violent families: Implications for social work in Botswana
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, www.thuto.org/pula/html/, 2000)Based on a recognition that men's abuse of women has an impact on children, there is much that social work can do to address the problem of children living with domestic violence. Using findings of a study on children's ... -
Predictors of knowledge about HIV/AIDS among young people: Lessons from Botswana
(Academic Journals: http://www.academicjournals.org/, 2010)This study sought to identify factors that can predict knowledge about HIV/AIDS among adolescents in Botswana. The data were collected through a self administered questionnaire from a sample of 1294 students from schools ... -
Realization of human rights: a path towards the reduction of vulnerability to HIV/AIDS by the government of Botswana
(BONELA, www.bonela.org, 2008)HIV continues to spread throughout the world, posing increasing challenges to human rights, at both national and global levels. The epidermic continues to be marked by discrimination against certain population groups; those ... -
Using MATLAB as a teaching and learning tool for beam bending problems in mechanics
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2004)This paper presents a MATLAB solution for the shear force, bending movement, and deflection as continuous functions of the distance measured from the left and support for a simply supported beam carrying concentrated and ... -
The role of vocational education and technical training in economic growth: a case of Botswana
(Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, 2009)Over time, there has been a significant rise in vocational education and technical training in Botswana. This article shows that there is a positive and significant relationship between economic growth and vocational ... -
Botswana: an African miracle or a case of mistaken identity?
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, 2003)About a decade ago, the left learning Review of African Political Economy (ROAPE) published an article by Hoogvelt et al 1992)entitled: ‘The World Bank and Africa: A Case of Mistaken Identity.’ The article criticized the ... -
Poverty reduction through strengthening small and medium enterprises
(Pula: Botswana Journal of African Studies, 2003)Although Botswana is clearly one of the richest countries with one of the most vibrant economies in Africa, available statistical evidence suggests that the problem of poverty has recently caused a lot of concern in the ... -
Social and psychological factors associated with willingness to test for HIV infection among young people in Botswana
(Taylor & Francis, 2006)In spite of extensive campaigns to promote voluntary counselling and testing through the radio, television, newspapers and mass rallies, testing for HIV remains a challenge in Botswana. Using a representative sample of ...