17 Notable alumni of University of Botswana
Updated: May 02, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Botswana is ranked #1,961 in the world and #1 in Botswana by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 17 notable alumni from University of Botswana sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Botswana won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Athaliah Molokomme
1959-. (aged 67)
human rights defender
author
diplomatic representative
jurist
Athaliah Molokomme was the attorney general of Botswana until 2017 and is the first woman to hold that position. Molokomme has been committed to advocacy for women's rights at conferences, workshops, and seminars around the world. Dr. Athaliah Molokomme was appointed as Permanent Representative of Botswana to the UN in Geneva and Ambassador to Switzerland in May 2018.
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2. Gomolemo Motswaledi
1970-2014 (aged 44)
politician
Gomolemo Thatayaone Motswaledi was a liberal Motswana politician and music composer who co-founded the Botswana Movement for Democracy in 2010. Motswaledi also co-founded Umbrella for Democratic Change and served as its first Secretary General until his death in 2014.
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3. Itseng Kgomotso
1989-. (aged 37)
beauty pageant contestant
Itseng Kgomotso is a Motswana model and beauty pageant titleholder who represented Botswana in Miss World 2008 in South Africa. She studied for a degree in arts in the University of Botswana. In July 2010 she was the second princess at the Miss Universe Botswana beauty pageant. In October 2010 she won the Toyota Kickoff Soccerbabes model search, becoming the...
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4. Opha Pauline Dube
1960-. (aged 66)
university teacher
writer
environmental scientist
Opha Pauline Dube is a Motswana environmental scientist and Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Botswana. She co-authored the IPCC's Special Report on Global Warming of 1.5 °C. She is one of fifteen scientists creating the 2023 Global Sustainable Development Report for the United Nations.
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5. Sanji Mmasenono Monageng
1950-. (aged 76)
judge
Sanji Mmasenono Monageng is an international lawyer and jurist from Botswana who served as a judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC) from 2009 to 2018.
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6. Peggy Serame
minister
economist
politician
Peggy Onkutlwile Serame is a Motswana politician who last served as Minister of Finance in the government of President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
7. Siyanda Mohutsiwa
1993-. (aged 33)
writer
Siyanda Mohutsiwa is an internationally recognised satirical writer and speaker from Botswana. She created the satirical hashtag #IfAfricaWasABar that went viral in the summer of 2015. She describes herself as a pan-Africanist.
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8. Lesego Motsumi
1964-2023 (aged 59)
politician
minister
Lesego Ethel Motsumi was a Motswana politician. She was elected to the National Assembly in 1999. She became Assistant Minister of Labour and Home Affairs from 2002 to 2003. She then became Minister of Health until November 2004, when she became the Minister of Works and Transport. In the 2008 cabinet reshuffle, held upon the appointment of then president Ian...
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9. Ian Khama
1953-. (aged 73)
minister
aircraft pilot
politician
Seretse Khama Ian Khama is a Motswana politician and former military officer who was the fourth President of the Republic of Botswana from 1 April 2008 to 1 April 2018. After serving as Commander of the Botswana Defence Force, he entered politics and was Vice-President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008, then succeeded Festus Mogae as president on 1 April...
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10. Mokgweetsi Masisi
1962-. (aged 64)
politician
minister
Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi is a Motswana politician who served as the fifth president of Botswana from 2018 to 2024. He served as the eighth vice president of Botswana from 12 November 2014 to 1 April 2018. He was a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly for the Moshupa-Manyana constituency from 2009 to 2018.
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11. Slumber Tsogwane
1960-. (aged 66)
politician
minister
Slumber Tsogwane is a Motswana politician who served as Vice President of Botswana from April 2018 to November 2024. He is also former Member of Parliament for Boteti West. He was the longest serving Member of Parliament of the 12th Parliament of Botswana. He is a member of the Botswana Democratic Party.
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12. Bogolo Kenewendo
1987-. (aged 39)
minister
economist
politician
Bogolo Joy Kenewendo is a Motswana economist and politician. She serves as a Specially Elected Member of Parliament in the Botswana Parliament as of November 2024, she is the incumbent Minister of Minerals and Energy in the current administration after serving as Cabinet Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Botswana under President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi. After being dropped...
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13. Phandu Skelemani
1945-. (aged 81)
politician
minister
Phandu Tombola Chaka Skelemani is a Motswana politician who is the former speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana having served from 2018 to 2024. He served in the government of Botswana as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2008 to 2014. A member of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), Skelemani was a Member of Parliament in the National Assembly of...
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14. Beatrice Mtetwa
1957-. (aged 69)
lawyer
Beatrice Mtetwa is a Zimbabwean lawyer who has been internationally recognized for her defense of journalists and press freedom. The New York Times described her in 2008 as "Zimbabwe's top human rights lawyer".
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15. Linah Mohohlo
1952-2021 (aged 69)
banker
economist
Linah Kelebogile Mohohlo was a Botswana banker and university chancellor. She was the first female Governor of the Bank of Botswana from 1999 to 2016. She was also the first female Chancellor of the University of Botswana, serving from 2017 to 2021.
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16. Ellinah Wamukoya
1951-2021 (aged 70)
politician
Anglican priest
Ellinah Ntombi Wamukoya was a Swazi Anglican bishop.
17. Patricia McFadden
1952-. (aged 74)
educator
writer
publisher
human rights defender
sociologist
Patricia McFadden is a radical African feminist, sociologist, writer, educator, and publisher from Eswatini. She is also an activist and scholar who worked in the anti-apartheid movement for more than 20 years. McFadden has worked in the African and global women's movements as well. As a writer, she has been the target of political persecution. She has worked as editor...
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