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Waking up to the power crisis: the importance of securitising energy in Botswana
(Unpublished, 2015-05)
Despite the vast research conducted on energy security, how can a country with a sound economy and an abundance of energy resources like Botswana end up sitting in the dark?
Botswana experienced a depressing electricity ...
Deterministic, delay and stochastic in-host models for human malaria dynamics
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-08)
Malaria is one of the major public health hazards in the developing world in terms of infection, morbidity and mortality, with at least 300 million acute cases of malaria each year globally, resulting in more than a million ...
Monetary approach to balance of payments – the case of Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-05)
This study examines the applicability of monetary approach to balance of payments in Botswana for the period 1995-2013. The study employs Cointegration and Vector Error Correction Model (VECM) to examine whether monetary ...
The relationship between knowledge, intention and self-reported use of safer sex practices among youth aged 20-24 years in selected districts in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-05)
Introduction
The youth aged 20-24 years account for 43% of the population in Botswana.(Statistic Botswana, 2011). The youth remain at increased risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unintended pregnancies and ...
Reasons for late presentation of pregnant patients with previous caesarean section delivery at Letsholathebe the 2nd Memorial Hospital in Maun, Botswana: an exploratory qualitative study
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015)
Introduction
Maternal mortality and morbidity remains high worldwide due to chronic diseases and underutilization of maternal health services. Botswana has made progress in decreasing maternal deaths, but maternal mortality ...
Evaluation of the contribution of village development committees to rural development in Mahalapye sub district of Botswana-2004-2014
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015)
Since 1968, Village Development Committees (VDCs) have been charged with the responsibility of community-led development through a presidential directive. In recent years, VDCs have been faced with both controversies, and ...
Stochastic modelling and forecasting of monthly groundwater levels in Ramotswa wellfield
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-07)
Ramotswa wellfield located in South Eastern Botswana is undergoing rapid urbanization with a significant population growth rate between 2-3% per annum. This along with unreliable rainfall pattern, has escalated the demand ...
Exploring experience of Teachers in the implementation of standard-based grading in Botswana Junior Secondary Schools (JSS): a case of Moeti JSS in Maun
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-11)
A survey of literature, both in Botswana and internationally showed that implementation of standard-based grading (SBG) is a common problem in schools. The national educational goal is to raise educational standards at all ...
Understanding lack of full implementation of ICT systems; case study of the Integrated Patient Management System at the National Health Laboratory
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2015-12)
As part of the e-Health strategy in 2004, The Government of Botswana introduced the Integrated Patient Management System (IPMS) designed to link all public health facilities by 2010 and improve patient management. However ...
The role of records management in tax administration in Botswana: the case of BURS
(University of Botswana, 2015-06)
This study investigated the role of records management practices in tax administration in Botswana with reference to the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS). The objectives of the study were to: establish the relationship ...