Research articles (ORI): Recent submissions
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Dynamics of local governance in natural resource conservation in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
(Wiley Online Library, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com, 2016)There has been a shift in natural resource management worldwide. This paper describes how modern institutions and policies influence management and shape access to and utilization of resources by rural communities in the ... -
The economic contribution of tourism to local communities: the case of Khumaga and Moreomaoto villages, Botswana
(Botswana Journal of African Studies, https://journals.ub.bw/, 2018)Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide, and its economic significance cannot be overestimated, especially in a country like Botswana. Botswana is one of the prime tourist destinations in Africa, with ... -
Youth and environmentally responsible consumer behaviour: the case of plastic bag usage in Botswana
(Botswana Journal of African Studies, https://journals.ub.bw/, 2019-05-13)Plastic bags are versatile, lightweight and flexible, and this has led to consumers having an insatiable appetite for the consumption of plastic shopping bags. To influence consumer behaviour, the Government of Botswana ... -
Live by the gun, die by the gun: Botswana’s ‘shoot-to-kill’ policy as an anti-poaching strategy
(African Journal Online, https://www.ajol.info, 2017)Rhino and elephant poaching affects various Southern African countries. Despite recent reductions in rhino poaching in Namibia and South Africa, it remains a concern. In response, the government of Botswana has implemented ... -
The effects of extended water supply disruptions on the operations of SMEs
(African Journal Online, https://www.ajol.info, 2017)The objective of this study was to analyse the effects of extended water supply disruptions on SMEs, in relation to returns, profitability and expenditure patterns. It investigated the impact of regular and/ or extended ... -
Dynamics of the feeding ecology of selected fish species from the Okavango River delta, Botswana
(Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria, https://www.aiep.pl, 2012)Background. This study contributes to the understanding of the potential impact of changes in flooding patterns and (potential) fish production as a consequence of upstream developments in floodplain systems. Therefore, ... -
Okavango Delta – A Kalahari oasis under environmental threats
(Omics International, https://www.omicsonline.org, 2014-10-15)Wetlands all over the world are continuously faced with enormous environmental threats. The Okavango, a Kalahari hotspot, is not an exception. This research article provides a description of the environmental threats facing ... -
A cursory discussion of policy alternatives for addressing youth unemployment in Botswana
(Taylor & Francis (Routlegde), https://www.tandfonline.com, 2017-07-27)There has been growing levels of graduate unemployment in Botswana in the recent past. This is notwithstanding the relatively good performance of the economy. Tertiary institutions are churning out graduates with no ... -
Statistical modelling of Botswana's monthly maximum wind speed using a four-parameter kappa distribution
(American Journal of Applied Sciences, https://thescipub.com, 2016-06-21)Wind speed modelling has been key to many environmental and engineering applications, particularly in environmentally friendly wind power generation to meet energy demands. Efficient assessment of wind speed at different ... -
Polluter pays or polluter enriching the retailers”: the case of plastic bag levy failure in Botswana
(Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, https://www.ajol.info, 2017-05-25)It has been almost ten years since the introduction of plastic levy in Botswana. The levy was introduced as part of measures to combat littering of plastic bags and reduce their negative effects on the environment. The ... -
A review of the sustainability of Jatropha cultivating projects for biodiesel production in Sothern Africa: implication for energy policy in Botswana
(Science Direct, https://www.sciencedirect.com, 2017-06-09)Jatropha curcas L. biofuel development is considered a strategy for achieving energy security, climate change mitigation, foreign exchange savings and economic development. This paper reviews the experiences of some southern ... -
Economic sustainability of Jatropha cultivation for biodiesel production: Lessons from Southern Africa
(Omics International, https://www.omicsonline.org, 2017-11-18)Growth of Jatropha carcus in southern African countries is a new endeavor. Claims that jatropha has ability to grow in marginal lands, multiple benefits, potential to increase energy security and mitigate climate change, ... -
Factors influencing the implementation of poverty eradication programs in selected communities of ngamiland west, Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2022)Poverty eradication program targeted poor and vulnerable members of any society to attain a self-sufficient, dignified livelihood. The focus of the study was to analyse factors influencing implementation of the poverty ... -
Is local knowledge peripheral? The future of Indigenous knowledge in research and development
(Sage; https://journals.sagepub.com/, 2022-04-11)The concepts of the core, semi-periphery, and periphery emanated from a mix of dependency and postmodernist thoughts, which rejected the notion of a Third World from which local knowledge emanates and develops. That local ... -
Influence of household demographic and socio-economic factors on water demand in Ngamiland District, Botswana
(Taylor & Francis Online; https://www.tandfonline.com, 2022-03-11)Water is one of the most important natural resources without which humans cannot survive. Although efforts have been geared toward ensuring an adequate water supply, potable water shortages continue to persist. This paper, ... -
What difference does literacy make among adult learners? Impact of adult basic education programme in a rural community in Botswana
(Sage; https://journals.sagepub.com/, 2021-04-19)Functional education and human development are not mutually exclusive. To achieve an all-round development, the fourth Sustainable Development Goal partly emphasizes the need to ‘. . . promote lifelong learning opportunities ... -
Classifying soils: points of convergence in indigenous knowledge engagement with scientific epistemologies
(Taylor & Francis Online; https://www.tandfonline.com/, 2022-02-25)While cultures are diverse in nature, there are many similarities between them. This is the case with African and Maōri cultures. Local people largely view their realities in a similar way. The question as to whether there ... -
Invasiveness of biofuel crops: implications for energy research and policy in Botswana
(Taylor and Francis group; https://www.tandfonline.com, 2020-04-07)In developed countries, biofuel development was largely driven by a desire to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increasing energy security, whereas in developing countries, in addition to energy security, the quest ... -
Assessment of diversity and composition of tree species in residential areas of Chobe District, Northern Botswana
(Agriculture and Forestry; http://www.agricultforest.ac.me/, 2022-02-21)A vegetation survey was conducted in Chobe district to document tree species in residential areas. The survey resulted in 44 tree species, representing 44 genera and 22 families across the nine study villages. The diversity ... -
Dynamics of the seasonal floodplain fishery of the Okavango Delta, Botswana
(University of Bergen, www.uib.no, 2019-08-28)Inland fisheries provide vital proteins, jobs and income, for some of the most marginalized communities of the world. The role of inland fisheries in household food security is particularly important in Africa, where most ...