University of Botswana politics fosters future leaders

Political stakeholders assert that the University of Botswana UB serves as a crucial training ground for future leaders, despite public perception that student politicians receive undue government attention during protests. Youth leaders across the political spectrum believe that UB student politics cultivates leadership skills and strengthens local democracy. The institution has produced numerous prominent political figures, including President Duma Boko, Leader of the Opposition Dumelang Saleshando, former Leader of the Opposition Botsalo Ntuane, former Minister Fidelis Molao, current Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Nelson Ramaotwana, current Minister of Sport and Culture Jacob Kelebeng, Health Minister Dr. Stephen Modise, Minister of Local Government and Traditional Affairs Ketlhalefile Motshegwa, and former Minister of Youth Sport and Culture Tumiso Rakgare.