STAFF
Tebogo Bruce Seleka, PhD
Associate Professor
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics)
Academic Qualification
· PhD, Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University, 1996 (Dissertation: Farm-Households and the Measurement of Economic Surplus: An Analysis of the Distribution of U.S. Corn Program Benefits among Farm Household).
· MS, Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University, 1991 (Thesis: Foreign Market Potential Analysis: A Case Study with An Econometric Analysis of Total and Import Demand for Beef (Fresh, Chilled and Frozen) In Hong Kong).
· BS, Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University, 1988
· Diploma, General Agriculture, University of Swaziland, 1983.
Professional Experience
Tebogo Bruce Seleka is an Associate Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics. He has over 25 years of Executive and Senior Management experience in academic and policy research institutions, and 30 years of post-PhD public policy research experience. He served as an Executive Director at the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis for 10 years between 2010 and 2020 and as a Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Incomes, Welfare and Poverty Unit in the same institution between 2004 and 2010. He also held the position of Head of Department of Agricultural Economics, Education and Extension at the Botswana College of Agriculture (then Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Botswana) between 1998 and 2004, and as a Senior Lecturer (2001-2004) and Lecturer (1996-2001) of Agricultural Economics at the same institution. He was a Teaching/Research Assistant at Cornell University (1992-1995), Graduate Research Assistant at Oklahoma state University (1990-1991), and an Assistant Agricultural Economist at the Ministry of Agriculture (Division of Planning and Statistics) in Botswana (1988-1989).
Previous Courses
Ø Production Economics (AEB 422)
Ø Agricultural Policy (AEB 412)
Ø Price Analysis (AEB 312)
Ø Quantitative Management Techniques (AEE 422)
Ø Agricultural Prices and Marketing (AEE 212)
Ø Introduction to Agricultural Economics (AEE 211)
Ø Labour Economics (AEB 324)
Ø Introduction to Econometrics (AEB 418)
Ø Intermediate Econometrics (AEB 426)
Current Courses
Ø Econometrics (AGEC 303)
Ø Labour Economics (AGEC 305)
Ø Quantitative Methods in Agricultural and Applied Economics (AGEC 406)
Research Interests
- Public policy, including agricultural policy.
- Welfare economics, with focus on analysis of impact of agricultural policies
- Development economics, with focus on poverty, social protection and benefit incidence analysis.
- International trade, with focus on agricultural trade
- Production economics
RESEARCH AREAS
Ø Impact of agriculture input subsidies and their cost effectiveness.
Ø Competitiveness of agricultural trade.
Ø Poverty, social protection
Ø Benefit incidence analysis of social programs
Ø Disincentive effects of public transfer programs on agriculture.
Ø Demand systems analysis
Ø Cattle
ALL PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journal Articles
Seleka, T. B. Sources of declining beef export competitiveness under preferential trade arrangements: the case of Botswana, Applied Economics, https://doi.org/10.1080/00036846.2026.2614494.
Seleka, T.B., Obi, A and Motsatsi, JM, Competitiveness of the South African citrus fruit industry in the global market and its macroeconomic determinants. Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, 16(1) (2026): 212-229 (Emerald). https://doi.org/10.1108/JADEE-02-2024-0055.
Seleka, T. B. and Agang, M. Tax policy and tobacco consumption in Botswana: An ARDL-EC approach. International Journal of Social Economics, 52(10) (2025):1372-1386. (Emerald). https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSE-01-2024-0097.
Seleka, T. B. Trade Specialization Dynamics in a Small Open Resource-Based Developing Economy: Empirical Evidence from Botswana. The International Trade Journal, 38(6) 2024: 588-612. (Taylor and Francis). https://doi.org/10.1080/08853908.2024.2359947.
Seleka, T. B. Old Wine in a New Bottle? Impact of the ISPAAD Input Subsidy Program on the Subsistence Economy in Botswana. Review of Development Economics, 26(1) (2022): 298-322. (Wiley). https://doi.org/10.1111/rode.12824.
Seleka, T. B. and D. Mmopelwa. Effects of Input Subsidies on Cropland Allocation and Diversification in Botswana’s Subsistence Economy. AGREKON, 59(3) (2020): 337-353. (Taylor and Francis). DOI: 10.1080/03031853.2020.1758175
Seleka, T. B. and K. R. Lekobane. Targeting Effectiveness of Social Transfer Programs in Botswana: Means-Tested Versus Categorical and Self-Selected Instruments. Social Development Issues, 42(1) (2020), 12-30. (International Consortium for Social Development). DOI: 10.3998/sdi.17872073.0042.103
Seleka, T. B. and T. S. Dlamini. Competitiveness of ACP Sugar Exports in the Global Market. The International Trade Journal, 34(2) (2020): 247-277 (Taylor and Francis). https://doi.org/10.1080/08853908.2019.1691091.
Seleka, T. B. and P. G. Kebakile. Export Competitiveness of Botswana’s Beef Industry. The International Trade Journal, 31(1) (2017): 76-101 (Taylor and Francis). https://doi.org/10.1080/08853908.2016.1199982.
Seleka, T. B. and K. R. Lekobane. Public Transfers and Participation Decisions in Botswana’s Subsistence Economy, Review of Development Economics, 21(4) (2017):1380-1400 (Wiley). https://doi.org/10.1111/rode.12275.
Lekobane, K. R. and T. B. Seleka. “Determinants of Household Welfare and Poverty in Botswana, 2002/03 and 2009/10”, Journal of Poverty, 21(1) (2017): 42-60. (Taylor and Francis). https://doi.org/10.1080/10875549.2016.1141381.
Mmopelwa, D. and T. B. Seleka. “Public Transfers and Communal Cattle Marketing Decisions: Empirical Evidence from Botswana”, Journal of Agribusiness, 30(1) (2012):87-106. (Agricultural Economics Association of Georgia, USA). http://dx.doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.260191.
Seleka, T. B., J. Jackson, L. Batsetswe and P. Kebakile. “Small Scale Milling and the Feasibility of Mandatory Fortification of Sorghum and Maize Flour in Botswana, Development Southern Africa, 28(4) (2011): 461-476. (Taylor and Francis). https://doi.org/10.1080/0376835X.2011.605561.
Seleka, T. B. “Trade Liberalization, State Trader Management Tenure and Grain Pricing in Botswana”, Journal of International Food & Agribusiness Marketing, 23 (2) (2011): 167-186. (Taylor and Francis). https://doi.org/10.1080/08974438.2011.558768.
Seleka, T. B. Welfare Impacts of Import Controls on Botswana’s Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, 36(2007): 305-311. (Blackwell-Wiley). https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1574-0862.2007.00208.x.
Seleka, T. B. “Determinants of Short-Run Supply of Small Ruminants in Botswana”, Small Ruminant Research, 40(3) (2001): 203-214. (Elsevier). https://doi.org/10.1016/S0921-4488(01)00182-1.
Seleka, T. B. “The Performance of Botswana’s Traditional Arable Agriculture: Growth Rates and the Impact of the Accelerated Rainfed Arable Programme (ARAP)”. Agricultural Economics, 20(2) (1999): 121-133. (Published by Elsevier and later transferred to wiley). https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1574-0862.1999.tb00558.x.
Seleka, T. and D. M. Henneberry. “Alternative Analytical Techniques for Value-Added Agricultural Export Market Selection”, Journal of Food Products Marketing, 1(4) (1994): 81-103. (Haworth Press/Taylor and Francis). https://doi.org/10.1300/J038v01n04_06
Seleka, T. B. and D. M. Henneberry. “An Econometric Analysis of Total (Domestic) and Import Demand for Beef in Hong Kong”, Journal of International Food & Agribusiness Marketing, 5(2) (1993): 45-62. (Haworth Press/Taylor and Francis). https://doi.org/10.1300/J047v05n02_03.
Book Chapters
Seleka, T.B., D., Mmopelwa, and K. R. Lekobane, 2022. Growth and Diversification in Botswana’s Agriculture, In Mogotsi, I, Sekwati, L. and Narayana, N. (eds), Economic Diversification in Botswana: Problems and Policy Choices. University of Namibia Press, pp. 131-170. https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.8816119.13
Obi, A. and T. Seleka, 2011. Investigating Institutional Constraints to Smallholder Development: the Issues and Antecedents. In: A. Obi, ed, Institutional Constraints to Smallholder Farmer Development in Southern Africa. (pp. 19-38) Wageningen: Wageningen Academic Publishers. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.3920/978-90-8686-704-2_1
Seleka, T. B., and S. K. Dambuza, 2000. Challenges and Prospects for Achieving Food Security in Botswana through Agricultural Trade. In: Mazonde, I. N., and H. K. Sigwele, eds, The Operations of Multilateral Trade Organizations: towards a policy on agricultural trade within SADC. (pp. 34-59). Gaborone: University of Botswana (Research and Development Unit).
Monographs
Seleka, T. B., P. M. Makepe, P. Kebakile, L. Batsetswe, D. Mmopelwa and K. Mbaiwa and J. Jackson, 2008. The Feasibility of Mandatory Fortification of Cereals in Botswana. Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, Gaborone, 56pp. (Published by Light Books/Lentswe La Lesedi for the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis).
Seleka, T.B., H. Siphambe, D. Ntseane, N. Mbere, C. Kerapeletswe and C. Sharp, 2007. Social Safety Nets in Botswana: Administration, Targeting and Sustainability. Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, Gaborone, 53pp. (Published by Lightbooks /Lentswe La Lesedi for the Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis).
Seleka, T. B., 2004. Diversification in Botswana’s Agricultural Sector: Issues, Prospects and Challenges. Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, Gaborone, Botswana. BIDPA Publication Series, 28pp.
Tauer, L. W. and T. B. Seleka, Agricultural Diversity and Cash Receipt Variability for Individual States, Department of Agricultural Economics, Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Agriculture of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, Ney York, A.E. Res. 93-6, June 1993, 40pp.
Seleka, T. B. and D. M. Henneberry, Cluster Analysis Techniques for Export Market Selection, Agricultural Experiment Station, Division of Agriculture, Oklahoma State University, Bulletin B-796, June 1991, 39pp.
Refereed or Edited Conference Papers
Wiig A., and T. B. Seleka, 2008. Will Intra-Regional Trade Liberalization Within SADC Reduce Poverty? The Case of Malawi. In Cawthra, G., and J.M. Kaunda. Towards Political and Economic Integration in Southern Africa, Proceedings of the 2007 FOPRISA Annual Conference. Gaborone: Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis (pages 203-228).
Seleka, T. B., O. Galebotswe and P. Malope. Impact of Market Liberalization on Grain Pricing in Botswana. In: Mushi E. Z. & V. Emong’or (eds), Proceedings of the BARIN Conference of Agricultural Research and Development in Botswana. Botswana Agricultural Research Information Network, National Veterinary Laboratory, Gaborone, Botswana, 24-26 May, 2005, p.32-43.
Van Schalkwyk, H., T. B. Seleka, Obi, A. and N. Mashinini. Institutional and Regional Context of Small Farmers Development: Towards a Comparative Analysis of Agricultural Trade Patterns in Southern Africa and Implication for Botswana. In: Mushi E. Z. & V. Emong’or (eds), Proceedings of the BARIN Conference of Agricultural Research and Development in Botswana. Botswana Agricultural Research Information Network, National Veterinary Laboratory, Gaborone, Botswana, 24-26 May, 2005, p.45-56.
Seleka, T. B., Sustainability of Botswana’s Small Ruminant Industry in the 21st Century. In: Aganga A. A. et al. eds, 1999. Enhancing Sheep and Goat Production in Botswana, Government Printer, Gaborone. Proceedings of the Sheep and Goat Workshop. Centre for In-service and Continuing Education, Botswana College of Agriculture, Gaborone, Botswana, April 19-23, 1999, p. 7-28.
Letsebe, E., T. B. Seleka, and D. S. Marumo, Economic Assessment of Sheep and Goats Keeping in Botswana. In: Aganga A. A. et. al. eds, 1999, Enhancing Sheep and Goat Production in Botswana, Government Printer, Gaborone. Proceedings of the Sheep and Goat Workshop. Centre for In-service and Continuing Education, Botswana College of Agriculture, Gaborone, Botswana, April 19-23, 1999, p. 61-78.
Seleka, T. B., Land Reforms in Botswana: Current Situation and Perspectives. In: Land Reforms in the SADC Region: Current Situation and Perspectives, SADC/FES Land Reforms Workshop, Harare, Zimbabwe, 4-5 June 1997, Seminar Proceedings (12), p.7-28.
Seleka, T. B. and D. Mmofswa, Promotion of Smallholder Farmer Development in Botswana: The Case of Arable and Livestock Farming. In: Promotion of Smallholder Farmers in the SADC Region, SADC/FES Smallholder Farmers Development Workshop, Troutbeck Inn, Nyanga, Zimbabwe, 11-13 Nov. 1996, Seminar Proceedings (8), p.1-21.
Tauer, L. W. and T. B. Seleka, “Agricultural Diversity and Cash Receipt Variability for Individual States”. Paper presented at the 1994 Southern Agricultural Economics Association annual meeting in Nashville, TN, February 5?9, 1994. Reproduced as Staff Paper 94?1, Department of Agricultural, Resource, and Managerial Economics, Cornell University, January 1994.
Working Papers
Seleka, T. B. and K. R. Lekobane. Targeting Effectiveness of Social Transfer Programs in Botswana: Means-Tested Versus Categorical and Self-Selected Instruments. BIDPA Working Paper 78. Gaborone: Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis.
Seleka, T. B. 2020. Old Wine in a New Bottle? Impact of the ISPAAD Input Subsidy Program on the Subsistence Economy in Botswana. BIDPA Working Paper 72. Gaborone: Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis.
Seleka, T. B. and T. S. Dlamini, 2018. Competitiveness of ACP Sugar Exports in the Global Market. BIDPA Working Paper 55. Gaborone: Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis.
Seleka, T. B. and D. Mmopelwa. 2018. Effects of Input Subsidies on Subsistence Crop Acreage Diversity in Botswana. BIDPA Working Paper 54. Gaborone: Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis.
Seleka, T. B. and A. Obi. 2018. Revealed Comparative Advantage in the Global Citrus Market and Implications for South Africa. BIDPA Working Paper 51. Gaborone: Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis.
Seleka, T. B. and P.G. Kebakile, 2015. Export Competitiveness of Botswana’s Beef Industry. BIDPA Working Paper 42. Gaborone: Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis.
Lekobane, K. R. and T.B. Seleka, 2014. Determinants of Household Welfare and Poverty in Botswana, 2002/03 and 2009/10. BIDPA Working Paper 38. Gaborone: Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis.
Seleka, T. B. and K. R. Lekobane, 2014. Public Transfers and Subsistence Producer Disincentives in Botswana. BIDPA Working Paper 37, March 2014. Gaborone: Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis.
Mmopelwa, D. and T. B. Seleka, 2011. Factors Underlying Cattle Marketing Decisions in Botswana: The Role of Public and Private Transfers. BIDPA Working Paper 30, August 2011. Gaborone: Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis.
Lekobane, K. R. and T. B. Seleka, 2011. Do Public Transfers Discourage Farmer Participation in Subsistence Crop Production? Empirical Evidence from Botswana. BIDPA Working Paper 29, August 2011. Gaborone: Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis.
SELEKA, T. B., 2005. Challenges for Agricultural Diversification in Botswana under the Proposed SADC-EU Economic Partnership Agreement. Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, Gaborone, Botswana. BIDPA Working Paper 27, November 2005.
Seleka, T. B., 2005. Welfare Impacts of Import Controls in Botswana’s Horticulture. Botswana Institute for Development Policy Analysis, Gaborone, Botswana, BIDPA Working Paper No. 26, June 2005, 20pp
Rohrbach, D., Mupanda, K., and Seleka, T, 2000. Commercialization of Sorghum Milling in Botswana: Trends and Prospects, Working Paper Series no. 6: Socioeconomic and Policy Program, International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, 24pp.
Seleka, T. B. and H. de Gorter, A Unique Measure of the Welfare Effects of Price Support Programs for Corn on Family-Farm Households by Size Distribution, Department of Agricultural, Resource and Managerial Economics, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, Working Paper, WP 96-14, October 1996, 25pp.
Seleka, T. B., 1989. Evaluation of the Agricultural Extension Small Projects Programme, Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural Information Services, Gaborone, Botswana, 18pp.
Seleka, T. B., 1985. The Tonota Small Stock Market Study, ATIP Progress Report, Agricultural Technology Improvement Project (ATIP), Francistown, Botswana.
Miller, W. and T. Seleka, 1985. Agricultural Baseline Survey of Tutume District, Agricultural Technology Improvement Project (ATIP), Department of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture, Botswana, ATIP Working Paper, ATIP WP-3.
Prof. Patrick Malope
Associate Professor
Prof. Patrick Malope
Associate Professor
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics)
Patrick Malope is an Associate Professor and Head, the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN). He holds a PhD degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Manchester (UK) with specialization in policy analysis. Patrick joined BUAN in 2021 from Botswana Institute of Development Policy Analysis (BIPDA), where he served as a Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Microeconomics Unit and later the Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources Unit. Prior to joining BIDPA in 2013, Professor Malope worked for Botswana College of Agriculture (BCA) as an Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Education and Extension.
AEB 212: Introduction to Agricultural Economics
AEB 325: Research Methods in Agricultural Economics
AEB 412: Agricultural Policy
AEB 214: Macroeconomics
AEB 414: Agricultural and Food Policy
Books
1 Malope, P. 2010. Measuring Price Distortions and their effects on Botswana’s beef Sector. Lap Publishing, Germany. ISBN 978-3-3-8433-7876-5. p.258.
2 Malope, P. 2006. Introduction to Agricultural Economics, Bay Publishing. Gaborone. ISBN: 99912-597-2-4. p.191.
2 Handbooks/Manuals/Monographs
1 Batisani, N., Lepetu, J., and Malope, P., 2007. Training Manual for the Department of Forestry and Range Resources. Community Based Natural Resource Management. Gaborone, Botswana, p58.
2 Mahabile, M., Malope, P. and Sebina, N.V. 2006. Farm Management – A Hand Book for Farmers. Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and Ministry of Agriculture, Gaborone, Botswana. p.26-43.
3 Munthali, D.C., Obopile, M., Modise, D.M., Madisa, M.E., Malope, P., Kwerepe, B.C., & Emongor, V., 2004. A Guide to Commercial Production of Selected Vegetables in Botswana, Botswana Horticultural Council, Printing and Publishing Company Botswana, ISBN 99912-0-483-0, p.91.
3 Refereed Journal Articles
1 Kgosikoma, K. and Malope, P. 2016. Determinants of Market Participation and the Institutional Constraints: Case Study of Kweneng West, Botswana. Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development. Vol. 8(9):178-186.
2 Malope, P. 2016. Determinants of Market Participation of Communal Beef Farmers in Kgatleng District of Botswana. Journal of Agricultural Economics and Sustainable Development.1(5):184-192.
3 Mpatane, O., Kayambo, B., Patrick, C., Malope, P. and Tapela, M. 2016, An assessment of socio-economic potential for Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) in semi-arid Bobirwa Sub-district of Eastern Botswana. African Journal of Rural Development. 1(1):99-106.
4 Bahta, S. and Malope, P. 2014. Measurement of Competitiveness in Smallholder Livestock Systems and Emerging Policy Advocacy: An Application to Botswana. Food Policy, 41:408-417.
5 Malope, P. 2011. Prospects and Challenges of Seed Privatisation in Developing Countries: The Case of Botswana. Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics. 3(10), pp.504-513.
6 Malope, P. 2011. Economics of Sustainable Beef Production in Botswana: Challenges and Opportunities. UNISWA Journal of Agriculture 15(2). 159-163.
7 Nsoso, SJ, Aganga, AA., Malope, P., Omphile, UJ. and Aganga, AO. 2010. Strategies Adopted by Livestock Farmers to Cope with Global Warming in Botswana. TWOS. Africa International Journal of Science and Technology, 1:14-24.
8 Mabaya, E. Jordan, D. Malope, P. Monkhei, M. and Jackson, J. 2010. Attribute Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Fortified Cereal Foods in Botswana. Agrekon. Vol.49 (4).
9 Malope, P. and Ransom, E. 2009. Awareness and the Perceived Effects of the New Livestock and Meat Industries Act of 2006: A Case Study of Kgatleng and Kweneng Districts, Botswana. Livestock and Rural Development 21(10). http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd21/10/malo21169.htm.
10 Malope, P. and Batisani, N., 2008. Land Reforms that Excludes the Poor, Development Southern Africa. 25(4):283-397.
11 Malope, P., Tsopito, C, Aganga, A.A. and Madibela, O.R. 2007. Profitability of Dry Season Feedloting in Grain Deficit Countries: The Case of Botswana. Livestock Research and Rural Development 19(6). http://www.cipav.org.co.lrrd19/6/sene/196/htm.
12 Malope, P., Gobotswang, K.S., Gabaitiri, L., and Ntseane, P., 2007. Measuring the Impact of HIV and AIDS on Agricultural Production in Botswana. Botswana Journal of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, 3(1):27-33.
13 Malope, P. and Molapisane, K.R., 2006. Poverty Reduction through Alternative Livelihoods. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension.35 (1):99-113.
14 Aganga, A.A., Omphile, U.J., Malope, P., Chabanga, C.H., Motsamai, G. M., and Motsumi, L.G., 2000. Traditional Poultry Production and Commercial Broiler Alternatives for Smallholder Farmers in Botswana. Livestock Research for Rural Development, 12(4): http://www.cipav.org.co/lrrd12/4/sene124.htm:
15 Chabo, R.G., Malope, P. and Babusi, B., 2000. Pig Productivity: A Case Study of South-Eastern Botswana, Livestock Research for Rural Development, 12(3). http://www.cipav.org.co/lrrd12/3/sene123.htm.
16 Malope, P., 1993. A Critical Evaluation of Cattle Marketing in Botswana. Agricultural Economic Analysis and Rural Development, 3(3): 10-15.
Revenue Diversification Pathways in Africa Among bio-based and Circular Agricultural Innovations (DIVAGRI) Work package 4: Integrated Business Models and Capacity Development
Dr Keneilwe Ruth Kgosikoma
Senior Lecturer
Dr Keneilwe Ruth Kgosikoma
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics)
Academic Qualification
· PhD, Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, Michigan State University, 2016.
· MSc, Applied Economics and Management, Cornell University, 2006.
· BSc, Agriculture, University of Botswana, 2003.
Professional Experience
Keneilwe Kgosikoma holds a PhD in Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics from Michigan State University in Michigan, USA. She has research interests in climate change, food security and sustainability, ecosystem services and environmental management. She has a keen interest in corporate governance and payment for ecosystem services as a sustainability tool and is currently engaged in pursuing personal development in these two areas. Dr Kgosikoma’s interest in sustainability, particularly in the livestock sector, saw her undertake the role of individual country consultant for United Nations Environmental Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). This was a regional study on "Fostering sustainable transformation of agriculture in Africa through inclusive green economy: The case of the livestock value chain in Southern Africa (Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe) with the aim of drawing recommendations to facilitate sustainable transformation along different value chains, including the dairy value chain. Additionally, she was part of a multi-country study assessing genomic, meat yield, carcass quality and economic profiles of smallholder village goat populations of South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe: Opportunities of optimal production under low input production systems contributing to WP3 - Value chain analysis, economic viability scenario analysis and potential for intra-regional trade funded by African Research Council (ARC), Project Value: R3, 000, 000.
Dr Kgosikoma was a team member and lead author in the Botswana National Ecosystems Assessment (NEA), Funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) of the Federal Republic of Germany, Project Value: USD605, 061.
Dr Kgosikoma has excellent research skills, particularly in the areas of non-market economic valuation, and socio-economic analysis. She has worked in internationally funded SASSCAL research, assessing the market potential and prospects of indigenous fruit trees, namely kgengwe, and morama, with the objective of encouraging the communities where these resources are abundant to commercially produce these otherwise climate tolerant production inputs for sustained household income and food security. She was involved in community capacity building in product marketing and pricing under the same project. Currently, she is part of a research team exploring the development and utilization of camel milk and camel milk products, with the main objective of growing the knowledge base for the potential for the use of camels and camel products as an adaptation strategy to climate change.
Graduate Student Supervision -
Bakang Ray Rebagamang, Student ID: 201000125, PhD Candidate (Animal Science - Animal Management Systems). Thesis titled “Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Technical and Economic Efficiency of Beef Production Systems in Central District, Botswana: A Comparative Analysis Between Commercial and Communal Systems”. Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences.
Ishmael Ramorula, Student ID: 202000792, PhD Candidate (Animal Science - Animal Management Systems). Thesis titled “Assessment on the Sustainability of Communal Beef Cattle Farming in Kanye District, Botswana”. Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences.
Phemelo Legodimo, Student ID: 200300006. PhD Candidate (Natural Resource Management), Thesis titled “Nutrition-sensitive African Catfish – SIFS polyculture system for optimizing fish production across pond typologies in semi-arid Botswana”. Department of Wildlife and Aquatic Resources, Faculty of Natural Resources.
Tebogo Ntlhe, Student ID: 201800442, MPhil Candidate (Natural Resource Management), Thesis titled “Comparative Analysis of Earthworms (Eisenia Foetida) and Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia Illuscens) Larvae Meal to Conventional Feeds in the Diet of Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus): Nutritional, Economic and Adoption Analysis”. Department of Wildlife and Aquatic Resources, Faculty of Natural Resources.
Environmental Economics
Agribusiness Value Chain Analysis
Farm Business Management
Climate change risks, mitigation and adaptation, Household Welfare, Indigenous knowledge in climate change adaptation and mitigation, Value chain analysis, Ecosystem Services and Environmental Accounting.
· Upscaling Graduates’ Employability Tracking through the implementation of special Dual Career paths in Botswana and Eswatini. Team Member, Funder: Erasmus Plus Capacity Building in the field of higher education Strand 2 (ERASMUS-EDU-2024-CBHE-STRAND-2), Project Value: EURO884, 672, Project Duration: December 2024 to December 2027.
· Aquaculture Demo Training Site and Innovative Research in Fish Feed Formulation, in the Biotechnology and Nanotechnology Sector, Team Member: Value Chain Development and Value Addition, Funded by Botswana Government (Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology), Project Value: P9, 647, 000.
· Ecosystem-based adaptation and mitigation of Botswana’s rangelands. Curriculum Development and Implementation under Conservation International and Government of Botswana (Ministry of Lands and Agriculture), funded through Green Climate Fund. Project Value: USD 97 633 023.
- Livelihood diversifying potential of camel-based food security and climate-smart sustainable development in Botswana: Funder: Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources: Project Value: BWP 1,056,492.60.
- Abel Sanderson, Kgosikoma Keneilwe, Manenge Robson, and Leward Jeke. (2026). Decomposition of Health Technical Efficiency. WSEAS TRANSACTIONS on BUSINESS and ECONOMICS, Volume 23, Issue 18, pp. 238-247.
- Kgosikoma O. E. and Kgosikoma K. R. (2025). Climate change risks and adaptive capacity analysis in the Botswana livestock industry, Tropical Animal Health and Production 57 (19), 532.
- Kgosikoma K., Mojeremane W. and Kgosimore M. (2025). Contribution of Timber and Non-Timber Forest Products to Income and Employment Generation in Botswana Population and Housing Census 2022: Analytical Report Volume 2: Household Characteristics, Economic Activity. Statistics Botswana.
- Kgosikoma K., Pfukenyi D., Maseko, G. Thutwa, K. and Sebolai B. (2025). Economic Importance of Agriculture in in Botswana Population and Housing Census 2022: Analytical Report Volume 2: Household Characteristics, Economic Activity. Statistics Botswana.
- Chicho N. and Kgosikoma K. (2025). Utilisation of Green Energy Among Households in Botswana in Botswana Population & Housing Census 2022: Analytical Report Volume 5 Fertility, Mortality and Household Energy Use. Statistics Botswana.
- Kgosikoma K. and Sebolai, B. (2025). Agricultural Asset Ownership and Women Participation in Agriculture in Botswana Population & Housing Census 2022: Analytical Report Volume 4: Republic of Botswana Transport and ICT, Agriculture and Land Ownership. Statistics Botswana.
- Chepete, H.J., Thipe, E.L., Emesu, P., Sebolai, B. and Kgosikoma, K. (2023). Effect of Housing Design and Location on Production and Economic Performance of Broiler Chickens during Summer in Botswana. Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science, 25(3). https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9061-2022-1756
- Ngwako, G., Matenge, M., Gido., E., and Kgosikoma, K. (2021). Effect of market participation on household welfare among smallholder goat farmers in Botswana, Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development, 2(60), 151–160. http://dx.doi.org/10.17306/J.JARD.2021.013
- Nelson Tselaesele, Eyassu Seifu, Moenyane Molapisi, Wame Boitumelo, Ayana Angassa, Keneilwe Kgosikoma … (2021). Perceptions and attitudes of communities on socio-economic importance of camels and consumption of camel milk and camel milk products in Kgalagadi District, Botswana. Journal of Camelid Science, 14 (1): 52-66.
- Mackenzie, L. Mburu, J. and Kgosikoma, K. (2020). Determinants of household’s choice of livelihood diversification strategies in Chobe District, Botswana. African Journal of Rural Development, Volume 5, Issue 4.
- Kgosikoma K., Mackenzie-Tsedi, L. Kelebang, B., Ranchobolo, T. (2020). Market Prospects and Willingness to Pay for Indigenous Products: The Case of Morama (Tylosema esculentum). African Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 16 (7), pp. 963-975, ISSN: 1991-637X, https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR2020.14798.
- Binge, A., Mshenga, P. and Kgosikoma, K.R. (2019). Production and Marketing Constraints of Small Stock Farming: Evidence from LIMID and Non-LIMID Farmers in Boteti Sub-district, Botswana. Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development, Volume 3 (53), pp. 195-201, ISSN (e) 1899-5772, ISSN (p) 1899-5241, http://dx.doi.org/10.17306/J.JARD.2019.01197
- Kgosikoma, K.R., Lekota, P. and Kgosikoma, O. (2018). Agro-pastoralists’ determinants of adaptation to climate change, International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management, Volume 10, Issue 3, pp. 488-500.
- Kgosikoma K.R. and Malope, P. (2016). Determinants of market participation and the institutional constraints: case study of Kweneng West, Botswana, Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Volume 8 (9), pp. 178-186, doi:10.5897/JAERD2016.0780.
- Contributing Author in Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism. (2012). Botswana’s Second National Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change (UNFCC).
DR. DAVIS SAMUNZALA MARUMO
LECTURER
DR. DAVIS SAMUNZALA MARUMO
LECTURER
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics)
Dr Davis Samunzala Marumo is an Agricultural Economist / National Development and Project Planning Specialist at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) since 1991. His academic qualifications are:
· BSc (Agriculture), University of Botswana, 1991
· Postgraduate Diploma (Economics), University of Bradford, United Kingdom (UK), 1994
· MSc (National Development and Project Planning), University of Bradford, United Kingdom (UK), 1995
- PhD (Agricultural Economics), Oklahoma State University, USA, 2007.
- Collaborative Efforts - Development of Joint Master of Agribusiness Qualification and Learning Programme with UNISAVE (Mozambique); Modelling BUAN Adopted Villages for Extension and Integrated Sustainable Development in Some Selected Villages of Botswana (BAVE-Project)
- Stakeholder Engagements -Department of Broadcasting Services (Botswana Television): Interview on Impact of the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture 2026/2027 Budget on Food Security, Climate Change Issues and Small-Scale Farmer Support in Botswana. 12th February 2026; Departmental meeting with delegation from Brazil UNIVATES. To explore possibilities for research collaboration on food sovereignty and other areas of common interest. 10th June 2026; Local Enterprise Authority (LEA): Seminar on the proposed Mandatory Registration of SMMEs in Botswana. 16th June 2026; Course facilitator, Centre for Inservice and Continuing Education (CICE).
Service to Department - Academic Advisor, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics; Programme Developer: PhD Agricultural and Applied Economics; Bachelor of Agribusiness; Contributor, Development of MSc Agricultural and Applied Economics; Review of BSc in Agricultural Economics; Member, Departmental Quality Assurance Team (DQUAT); Moderator, Agricultural Economics Courses; Secretary, AAE Departmental Board; Leader / Convenor, AAE Research Agenda Task Team; Leader / Convenor, AAE Stakeholder Engagement Plan Task Team; Member, Review of APB410/420 Assessment Rubric Task Team
Service to University - FAEE Representative, BUAN Senate; Member, BUAN Act Review Committee; Member, BUAN Technical Team on Foot and Mouth Disease Management; BUAN Representative. Botswana Television Interview on Impact of the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture 2026/2027 Budget on Food Security, Climate Change Issues and Small-Scale Farmer Support in Botswana. 12th February 2026; BUAN Representative, Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) Seminar on the proposed Mandatory Registration of SMMEs in Botswana. 16th June 2026; BUAN Representative, UNDP-MET Core Team; Impact of Subsidies/Incentives on Biodiversity in Botswana; Course facilitator, Centre for Inservice and Continuing Education (CICE).
Service to Profession - Reviewer, Abstracts for the RUFORUM 21st Annual General Meeting; 1-5 December 2025; GICC, Gaborone. Botswana; External Examiner, MSc. Thesis. A Cost Benefit Analysis of Crop Based Agri-Photovoltaics Systems: Implications for Upscaling in North-Central Namibia. University of Namibia; Co-Supervisor, PhD Thesis… Governance and Socio-Cultural Influence on Productivity of Smallholder Smallstock Sector in Botswana. University of Botswana.
· Introduction to Agricultural Economics
· Resource Economics
· Economics of Agricultural Development
· Project Appraisal and Evaluation
· Human Resource Management
· APB 410 Project
APB 420 Project
Research Work / Interests
· Agricultural Economics
· Economics of Agricultural Development
· Agricultural and Food Policy
· Project Planning and Evaluation
· Farm Business Development and Management
· Agribusiness Investment Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation
· Agricultural Marketing and Trade
- Environmental and Natural Resource Management
Development of Land Use and Management Plan for Controlled Hunting Area No.1 in the Chobe District, Botswana.
Modelling BUAN Adopted Villages for Extension and Integrated Sustainable Development in Some Selected Villages of Botswana (BAVE-Project
1. Kandondi, K., Marumo, D.S., Kayombo, B., and Mpuisang, T. (2021). Assessment of adoption potential for smallholder conservation agriculture in Pandamatenga vertisols of northern Botswana. World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences. Vol 4 (1), pp001-010, November 2021.
2. Uchendu, G.O., Aganga, A.O., Ama, N.O. and Marumo,D.S. (2021). Taenia saginata Cysticercus: Its Socioeconomic and Psychosocial Effects on Cattle Farmers in Botswana. Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics. ISSN: 2006-9774 Vol. 13, pp93-105, March 2021.
3. Uchendu, G.O., Ama, N.O., Aganga, A.O. and Marumo,D.S. (2021). Taenia saginata taeniosis/Cysticercosis Risk Factors: Applying Pareto Principles to Model More Efficient Control and Prevention Strategies in Botswana. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health. ISSN: 2141-2529 Vol. 13, pp45-54, March 2021
4. Kandondi, K., Mpuisang, T., Kayombo, B., and Marumo, D.S. (2020). Evaluation of DSSAT Model to Predict Sorghum Yields under Conservation Agriculture in the Pandamatenga Vertisols in Northern Botswana. World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences. Vol 1, pp027-036, October 2020.
5. Kandondi, K., Kayombo, B., Mpuisang, T. and Marumo, D.S. (2020). Evaluation of Conservation Agriculture on Sorghum Grain Yield in Pandamatenga Vertisols of Northern Botswana. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology. ISSN: 2458-9403 Vol. 7 Issue 8, August – 2020.
6. Bahta, S., Wanyoike,F., Katjiuongua, H. and Marumo, D.S. (2017). Characterisation of food security and consumption patterns among smallholder livestock farmers in Botswana. Journal of Agriculture and Food Security (2017) 6:65
7. Marumo, D.S., Madisa. M.E. and T. Lesole (2017). The Effectiveness of Backyard Gardening Initiative in Poverty Eradication: The Case of Beneficiaries in Ramotswa Village, Botswana. Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development. ISSN 2422-846X. Vol. 33, pp. 59-74. April 2017.
8. Baliyan, S. P. and D. S. Marumo (2016). Analysis of farm management skills in small scale broiler poultry producers in Botswana. International Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension. ISSN 2329-9797. Vol. 4 (2), pp. 215 – 223. February 2016.
Mr O Modongo
Lecturer
Mr O Modongo
Lecturer
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics)
Master of Science (Agricultural Economics), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Mr R Mabe
Senior Instructor
Mr R Mabe
Senior Instructor
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics)
Bachelor of Agricultural Management Honours Degree (Agricultural Economics & Management), University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa (2007).
Bachelor of Agricultural Management (Applied and Agric Economics & Management), University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. (2004)
AEB 212: Introduction to Agricultural Economics
AEB 214: Introduction to Mathematics for Economists
AEB 229: Financial Management in Agriculture
AEB 312: Price Analysis
AEB 322: Farm Business Management
AEB 325: Research Methods in Agricultural Economics
AEB 424; Production Economics
AEB 422: Project Appraisal & Evaluation
GEC 275: Basic Concepts in Marketing
- Mabe R. (2016). Land reform in the South African Sugar Industry: the Quest for Reconstruction, Development and Equity. International Research Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 5(3), 9-18, March.
- Mabe R. (2016). Mentorship and Extension a Complementary Approach: Evidence from the South African Sugar Industry. Research Journal of Management Sciences. Vol. 5(2), 1-7, February.
- Mabe R. (2016). Mentee and Mentor Traits for Establishing and Sustaining Mentorship: Pesperctives from the South African Sugar Industry. Research Journal of Education Sciences. Vol. 4(2), 1-6, February.
- Mabe R. (2016). Transition Paths into the South African Sugar Industry: Implications to Farm Ownership by New Freehold Growers. International Research Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 5(2), 1-5, February.
- Mabe R. (2016). Crafting and Implementing Successful Mentorship Programmes: Perspectives on Sustainable Land Reform in South African Agriculture. Research Journal of Agriculture & Forestry Science. Vol. 4(2), 1-13, February.
- Mabe R & Macheng, B. (2014). A Principal Component Analysis of Variables that Influence Participation in Mentorship by New Freehold Growers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Research Journal of Agriculture & Forestry Science. Vol. 2(4), 1-8, April.
REFEREED AND PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
- Mabe R & Lepetu, J.P. Analysis of Entrepreneurship at Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources: A Case Study of the Agripreneur Program. Fifth RUFORUM Biennial Regional Conference, Cape Town, South Africa. 17 – 21 October 2016.
- Mabe R, Wale E & Ferrer SRD. Entry Paths into the South African Sugar Industry: Implications for Emerging Farmer Capacity Development and the Need for Extension Services. International Conference in Extension and Advisory Services. Nairobi, Kenya, 15 – 18 November 2011.
Linking farmers to horticultural markets in Botswana
Sanderson Abel
Associate Professor
Sanderson Abel
Associate Professor
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics)
Sanderson is a tried and tested economist with 26 years’ experience in the field of economics. He has worked for various organisation in both the private and public organisation. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. Previously he has worked as a senior Lecture at Midlands state University in Zimbabwe, Senior Economics for the Bankers Association of Zimbabwe, Senior Research Fellow at the Zimbabwe Economic Policy Analysis and Research Unit and Senior Manager, Research and Membership for the National Association of Non-Governmental Organisation in Zimbabwe. He has passion for research and has published more than 50 articles high impact journals and several book chapters. He has used most of the research study to facilitate dialogue on major economic issues. He has presented at several conferences and workshops on various economic and financial issues.
Collaborative Efforts - Collaborating with colleagues from Nelson Mandela, Lupane state University, Bindura University of science and Technology on various research initiatives
Service to Department- Chairperson Quality control; Coordinator of MSc Agricultural and applied Economics programme; Member of the Programme Development Committee
Service to University - Member – Farm management committee
Service to Profession - External Examiner; PhD Thesis Examination; PhD Supervision – Midlands State University, Women’s University in Africa; Masters Supervision – University of Namibia, Nelson Mandela University, Midlands State University; Programme & Qualification; Reviewer – Zimbabwe Council of Higher Education (2021-2026); Foreign qualification Reviewer – Zimbabwe Council of Higher Education (2021-2026); Journal Reviewer – Heliyon journal, SNE’ Business & Economics, Journal of Knowledge Economy, PlosOne among others
Financial Management
Agricultural Finance
Agribusiness Risk Management
Mathematics for Economist
Financial sector development
Agricultural development
Real sector developments
Social economics.
Evaluation of the effects of corruption and governance on agricultural production
Role of exchange rate in Botswana Growth trajectory
Asymmetric Effects of Trade Openness on Foreign Direct Investment in Botswana
1. Abel, S., Jeke, L., Manenge, R., & Kgosikoma, K. R. (2026). Public Health Spending and Health Outcomes: What Are the Strategic Implications for The SADC Region? WSEAS transactions on business and economics, 23, 583-590. DOI: 10.37394/23207.2026.23.44
2. Abel, S., Kwenda, F., Jeke, L., Manenge, R., & Le Roux, P. (2026). Is it managerial or scale challenge among savings and credit cooperative societies? Decomposing technical efficiency. Business Performance Review, 4(2), 84–91. https://doi.org/10.22495/bprv4i2p8
3. Abel, S., Kgosikoma, K., Manenge, & Jeke, L. (2026) Decomposition of health technical efficiency. WSEAS transactions on business and economics, 23, 238-247. DOI: 10.37394/23207.2026.23.18
4. Abel, S., Muleya, H., Mauto, R. K., Nyamutowa, C., & Le Roux, P. (2025) Corruption, Greenhouse Emission, Trade Openness and Economic Growth Nexus in SADC. WSEAS transactions on business and economics, 22, 2431-2443. DOI: 10.37394/23207.2025.22.191
5. Abel, S., Letebele, Z., Mokumako, T., & Le Roux, P. (2025). Public sector educational expenditure and economic growth nexus: An autoregressive distributed lag approach and strategic implication. Corporate and Business Strategy Review, 6(4), 65–74. https://doi.org/10.22495/cbsrv6i4art6
6. Mokumako, T., Dadzie, S. K. N., Letebele, Z. N., & Abel, S. (2025). Assessment of food insecurity status among smallholder arable farmers in the Central District of Botswana. Discover Food, 5(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00591-4
7. Manenge, R., Sunde, T., & Abel, S. (2025). Efficiency Evaluation of Public Health Spending in SADC and OECD Countries. African Journal of Business and Economic Research, 20(3), 299-320. https://hdl.handle.net/10520/ejc-aa_ajber_v20_n3_a13
- Jeke, L., Manenge, R., Muleya, H., Le Roux, P., & Abel, S. (2025). Determinants of Public Health Spending. WSEAS transactions on business and economics, 22, 2853-2886. DOI: 0.37394/23207.2025.22.224
9. Jeke, L., Erasmus, C. R. J., Abel, S., Matsvai, S., & Mukarati, J. (2025). Bank credit’s role in influencing economic growth in the emerging market [Special issue]. Risk Governance & Control: Financial Markets & Institutions, 15(3), 300–310. https://doi.org/10.22495/rgcv15i3sip12
- Abel, S., Mauto, R. K., Jeke, L., & Le Roux, P. (2025). Inflation and exchange rate dynamics pass-through effect: Policy implications. Risk Governance and Control: Financial Markets & Institutions, 15(4), 134–141. https://doi.org/10.22495/rgcv15i4p12
11. Sanderson, A., Jeke, L., Manenge, R., Mukarati, J., & Le Roux, P. (2025). Bank Stability and Its Determinants in the SADC Region. WSEAS Transactions on Business and Economics, 22, 1121-1132.
12. Sanderson, A., Chiwakaya, K., Mutonhori, C., Muleya, H., & Le Roux, P. (2025). Nexus Between Diaspora Remittances and Economic Growth. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 15(4), 356.
13. Sanderson, A., & Jeke, L. (2025). Impact of Rainfall and Temperature on Economic Growth in Angola, Botswana, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 15(3), 719.
14. Abel, S., Chomunorwa, D., Mokumako, T., Mukarati, J., & Le Roux, P. (2025). Modelling Loan Defaults by Sugarcane Farmers. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 15(3), 262-272. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijefi.17820
15. Jeke, L., Abel, S., Chitaukire, K. D., Mukarati, J., Le Roux, P., & Matsvai, S. (2025). Sustainability reporting strategy and its determinants among resource-based companies. Corporate & Business Strategy Review, 6(1), 93–100. https://doi.org/10.22495/cbsrv6i1art9
16. Magomana, N. R., Mkhize, M., Abel, S., & Aliamutu, K. (2025). Gender Disparities and Board Representation in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 15(1), 354-359. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijefi.16852
17. Abel, S., Mokumako, & Le Roux, P. (2024). Bank Competition and Stability in SADC Region. African Journal of Business and Economic Research, 19(4), 47-64. https://doi.org/10.31920/1750-4562/2024/v19n4a3
18. Jeke, L., Sanderson, A., Mukarati, J., & Le Roux, P. (2024). The Mediating Effect of Fiscal Space on the Relationship between Educational Expenditure and Economic Growth. WSEAS transactions on business and economics, 21, 2244- 2252. https://doi.org/10.37394/23207.2024.21.184
19. Abel, S., Mukarati, J., Mutandagayi, V., Manenge, R., & Le Roux, P. (2024). Nexus between Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth. African Journal of Business and Economic Research, 19(2), 9-28
20. Chikomba, F.O, Muchekeza, J. T., Manhokwe, S., Ndlovu, N., Abel, S., Abel, Z. D., Le Roux, P. & P Manjeru, P. (2024). Assessment of knowledge, and practices of urban women towards folic acid fortified maize meal in Zimbabwe. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition & Development, 24(6).
21. Abel, S., Henry, M., Mokumako, T., Mukarati, J., & Le Roux, P. (2024). Determinants of Share Prices of Agriculture Listed Firms. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 14(4), 106-110.
22. Abel, S., Mukarati, J., Manenge, R., & Le Roux, P. (2024). Evaluating bank technical efficiency in SADC region. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e27835
23. Abel, S., Makoni, T. H. M., Mukarati, J., Manenge, R., Mokumako, T., & Le Roux, P. (2023). Corporate governance and anti-money laundering in the banking sector. International Journal of Economics and Finance Studies, 15(4), 372-389. https://doi: 10.34109/ijefs. 202315418
24. Iindombo, N., Abel, S., Maparara, T., Mukarati, J., Roux, P, L. (2023). Water Pricing and Its Determinants in Namibia. International Journal of Economics and Finance Studies, 15(03), 321-347. doi:10.34111/ijefs.202315315
25. Makuvaro. V., Maparara, T., Mukarati, J., Chandiposha M, Chivizhe, J. & Abel, S. (2023). Effects of Covid-19 On Urban and Peri-Urban Farmers in Central Zimbabwe. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 23(6): 23786-23798. https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.121.22330
26. Abel, S., Mupaso, N., Mukarati, J. & Le Roux P (2023). Effects of Covid-19 On Smallholder Tobacco Farmers in Zimbabwe. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 23(5): 23547-23557 https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.120.22595
27. Abel, S., Mukarati, J., Jeke, L. & Le Roux, P. (2023). Credit risk and Bank Profitability in Zimbabwe: An ARDL Approach. International Journal of Economics and Finance Studies, 15(01): 370-385. DOI: https://doi.org /10.34109/ijefs. 202315117
28. Mukarati, J., Jeke, L. & Abel S. (2023). Green technology and energy consumption efficiency in Zimbabwe. Environmental Economics,14(1): 1-8. https://doi:10.21511/ee.14(1).2023.07
29. Kauatuuapehi, C., Abel, S., Mukarati, J., Abel, D.Z. & Le Roux, P. (2023). Covid-19 and the Performance of Hotels and Lodges in Windhoek, Namibia. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 12(1):226-238..https://doi.org/10.46222/ajhtl.19770720.364
30. Abel, S., Mukarati, J., Jeke, L. & Le Roux, P. (2023). Carbon Tax and Environmental Quality in South Africa. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 13(2), 484-488. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.13474
31. Mukarati, J., Jeke, L., Abel, S. (2023). Competition in The Non-Life Insurance Industry. International Journal of Economics and Finance Studies, 15 (01), 225-245. doi:10.34111/ijefs. 202315111
32. Mapfumo, A., Mago, S., Mudzingiri. A. & Abel, S. (2022). The Effect of COVID-19 on
Food Consumption and Security. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 11(6):2027-2035. DOI: https://doi.org/10.46222/ajhtl.19770720.339
33. Abel, S. Mukarati, J., Le Roux, P., Maparara, T. & Magomana, N. Productivity duration among farmers in semi-arid regions in Zimbabwe. 2022. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research. https://doi.org/10.26803/MyRes.2022.11
34. Mudzingiri, A., Abel, S., Mafugu, T.(2022). Student Perceptions of Covid-19 Induced eLearning in State Universities in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 2022, 21(10): 296–308. https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.21.10.16
35. Mukarati J., Abel S., Le Roux, P,. Matsvai S,. and Mahlangu Z (2022). Effects of Environmental Quality on Urban Housing Prices: A Hedonic Multiple Linear Regression Model Approach. Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management, 22 (1 & 2): 2250003. https://doi.org/10.1142/S146433322250003X
36. Mafugu, T. & Abel, S. (2022). Lecturer Support in the Implementation of a New Curriculum During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Interchange. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10780-021-09454-0
37. Abel, S & Marire, J. (2021). Competition in the insurance sector – An application of Boone indicator, Cogent Economics & Finance, 9:1, 1974154, DOI: 10.1080/23322039.2021.1974154
38. Abel, S., Mukarati, J., Mutonhori, C. & Le Roux, P. (2021). Determinants of foreign direct investment in the Zimbabwean mining sector. Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences 14(1), a595. https://doi. org/10.4102/jef. v14i1.595
39. Abel, S., Lusiyano, T. & Mafugu. T (2021). Factors affecting gold production in Zimbabwe (1980–2018). Resources Policy, 73, 1-7. DOI: 10.1016/j.resourpol.2021.102174
40. Khobai, H., Abel, S. & Le Roux, P. (2021). A Review of the Nexus between Energy Consumption and Economic Growth in the BRICS Countries. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 11(3), 424-431. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.6373
41. Mafugu, T. & Abel, S. (2020). The Pattern of Coronavirus Cases in South Africa, United States of America and South Korea. African Journal of Reproductive Health (Special Edition), 24(2): 108-116. DOI: 10.29063/ajrh2020/v24i2s.15
42. Bara. A. & Abel S. (2018)/ Cross border banking, international financial flows and financial deepening. Journal for studies in economics and econometrics, 42(3): 1 – 34. https://doi.org/10.1080/10800379.2018.12097337
43. Abel. S. (2017). The Profit Efficiency of Commercial Banks in Zimbabwe: An application of Data Envelopment Analysis. Journal for studies in economics and econometrics, 41(2): 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/10800379.2017.12097310
44. Abel. S. & Le Roux. P. (2016). An evaluation of the nexus between bank competition and efficiency. Journal for studies in economics and econometrics, 40(3):1-19. https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC198722
45. Khobai, H., Abel, S. & Le Roux, P. (2016) Co-integration between Electricity Supply and Economic Growth in South Africa. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 6(3): 637-645
46. Khobai, H.; Abel, S. & Le Roux, P. (2016). An Investigation into the Electricity Supply and Economic Growth Nexus for South Africa. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 6(4):701-705.
47. Abel. S. & Le Roux. P. (2016). Determinants of banking sector profitability in Zimbabwe. International Journal of Economic and Financial Issues, 6(3): 845-854
48. Jeke, L., Mauto, R. K., Muleya, H., Manenge, R., Le Roux, P., & Abel, S. (2026). Modelling Drivers of Economic Growth in SADC Region. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 16(1), 80–87. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijefi.22330
49. Abel, S., Mauto, R.K., Jeke, L., Manenge, R. (2025). Causal Relationship between Economic Growth and Macroeconomic Interactions. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 15(5), 454-459. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijefi.20984
50. Abel, S., Jeke, L., Muleya, H., Manenge, R., & Le Roux, P. (2025). Information Communication Technology, Electricity Consumption and Economic Growth Nexus in Botswana. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 15(6), 92-99. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.20462
51. Mauto, R. K., Jeke, L., Mukarati, J., & Abel, S. (2025). Evaluating Interaction Between Inflation and A Composite Macroeconomics Index. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 2025, 15(6), 218-224. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijefi.19995
52. Jeke, L., & Abel, S. (2025). Industrial Value Addition, Credit Growth and Economic Growth in Botswana. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 2025, 15(6), 242-249. DOI: https://doi.org/10.32479/ijefi.20025
53. Mokumako, T., Sanderson, A., Mukarati, J., & Le Roux, P. (2024). Nexus between public educational expenditure and economic growth for selected SADC countries. International Journal of Social Sciences Perspectives, 15(2), 21-27.
54. Mukarati.J., Decent Chigudu, K., Abel.S. (2023). Effects of E-Marketing on Sales of Horticultural Produce in Peri-Urban Areas. International Journal of Entrepreneurship, 27(S4),1-9.
55. Mukarati, J., Abel, S., Mutenheri, E., & Le Roux, P. (2022). An analysis of managerial skills on banking sector performance in Zimbabwe (2010-2019). Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal, 26(S5), 1-12.
56. Abel, S., Le Roux, P., Maparara, T., Mukarati, J., & Musiiwa, R. (2022). Measuring competition in the microfinance industry using Panzar and Rosse approach. Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal, 26(4), 1-15.
57. T Mafugu, S Njini, S., Sithole, B. M. & Abel, S. (2022). A review of financial management practices in selected secondary schools in the Kwekwe District of Zimbabwe. International Journal of Sciences and Research, 78(1): 72-86
58. Abel, S., Magomana, N., Makamba, B. & Le Roux, P. (2021). Stock Market Development and Economic Growth in SADC Region. Journal of Social Sciences, 17(1), 89-97. https://doi.org/10.3844/jssp.2021.89.97
59. Abel, S., Nyamutowa, C, Mutonhori, C. & Le Roux. P. (2019). Financial sector development and economic growth in the SADC region. Journal of Economics and Financial Sciences 12(1), a464. https://doi.org/10.4102/jef.v12i1.464
60. Abel. S; Bara, A. & Le Roux. P. (2019). Evaluating Bank Cost Efficiency Using Stochastic Frontier Analysis. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 11(3): 48-56
Dikgang Stephen Gosalamang
Lecturer
Dikgang Stephen Gosalamang
Lecturer
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics)
Service to Department - Examination coordinator
Service to Profession - Programme Review BSc Agric Economics and BSc Agribusiness
Introduction to Agricultural Economics, Farm Business Management, Markets and Price analysis, Financial Management in Agriculture
Marketing, Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship
Analysis of constraints and Opportunities in dairy Production in Botswana (2016)
Supply response of beef farmers in Botswana: A Nerlovian partial Adjustment Approach (2012)
Gare K Mphothwe
Lecturer
Gare K Mphothwe
Lecturer
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics)
I joined the then Department of Agricultural Research (now NARDI) in October 2008 as an Assistant Agricultural Research Officer upon my graduation from UNE. I began my academic career in January 2011 as a temporary fulltime lecturer in economics at the University of Botswana.
In June the same year, I joined the then BCA now BUAN as an Assistant Lecturer in Agricultural Economics. I was re-designated a lecturer in July 2011, the position I hold to date. In my own spare time I enjoy farming and entrepreneurship.
Collaborative Efforts - Collaborate with various industry players
Stakeholder Engagements - I have worked with various stakeholders when developing and reviewing programmes and when engaging the industry players for industrial attachments placements
Service to Department - I have worked as a coordinator of student research projects, departmental exam coordinator, and student records representative to AEE and AAE. I have helped in the development of new programmes and reviews of some course content. I have also been involved in carrying out needs assessment for AAE programmes.
Service to University - Industrial Attachment Coordinator for AAE; Minute taking during Ruforum AGM in 2025 at Grand Palm Gaborone.
Service to Profession - I have served as a departmental representative to the Department of Biometry and Biomathematics Advisory Board and have represented BUAN in the Ministry of Trade and Industry workshops validating manufacturing and trade strategies.
I have taught various courses including Environmental Economics, Introductory Econometrics, Intermediate Econometrics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and International Trade in Agricultural Products, Production Economics and Introduction to Agricultural Economics. I am currently teaching Introduction to Agricultural Economics; Introduction to Statistics for Economists; Production Economics; Project Appraisal & Evaluation and International Trade in Agricultural Products.
Efficiency & Productivity Analysis and Value Chain Development
DR TEBOGO MOKUMAKO
Senior Lecturer
DR TEBOGO MOKUMAKO
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Agri-Business, Education and Extension (Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics)
Dr Mokumako is an Agricultural Economist with a passion for advancing sustainable agricultural development. Her work focuses on agricultural policy, food security, rural livelihoods, value chain development, and evidence-based decision-making that supports inclusive economic growth. She has a particular interest in developing practical solutions to challenges facing smallholder farmers and agricultural systems. She is committed to fostering regional collaborations and has a strong interest in research partnerships involving Botswana and neighbouring countries.
Education
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PhD Agricultural Economics, (2024) |
University of Cape Coast, Ghana |
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MSc Agricultural & Applied Economics (2015) |
University of Nairobi, Kenya |
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BSc Agricultural Economics (2012) |
Botswana College of Agriculture |
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Higher Diploma in Agriculture (2009) |
Botswana College of Agriculture |
Collaborative Efforts - Working with UNISAVE in Mozambique to develop Master of Agribusiness program
Stakeholder Engagements - Engaging with GAYO and offering Entrepreneurship training to the Youth in the local communities
Service to Department - Member, Departmental Quality Assurance Committee; Academic Advisor for BSc Agricultural Economics
Service to University - Serving in different University Committees - Departmental Committees - Marketing Committee representative (2016-2020); (2024 to date); Member, Departmental Standards (2024 and still ongoing); Member, Departmental Academic Advisory Committee (2024 and still ongoing); Coordinator, Development of certificate courses (2024 and still ongoing); Coordinator, Development of Master of Agribusiness Qualification and Program (2024 and still ongoing); Served as a Program Development Officer (PDO) at CICE (2017- 2020) Faculty Committee - Faculty Representative, FNR FAARPC (2024 and still ongoing)
Service to Profession - Member of the International Student Relations Committee-University of Cape Coast (2020-2022); Member of the African Association of Agricultural Economists (2017 – 2020); Member of the AERC CMAAE Program Alumni Community
Agricultural Economics: Microeconomics, Entrepreneurship, and Food Policy
Food security, Sustainable Livelihoods, Productivity and efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, smallholder farming systems, and development policy
For publications, visit, Google scholar user ID: eCSC5OEAAAAJ
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=eCSC5OEAAAAJ&hl=en
1. Abel, S.,Letebele, Z., Mokumako, T., & Le Roux, P.(2025). Public sector educational expenditure and economic growth nexus: An autoregressive distributed lag approach and strategic implication. Corporate and Business Strategy Review, 6(4), 65– 74. https://doi.org/10.22495/cbsrv6i4art6
2. Mokumako, T., Dadzie, S. K. N., Letebele, Z. N., & Abel, S. (2025). Assessment of food insecurity status among smallholder arable farmers in the Central District of Botswana. Discover Food, 5(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-025-00591-4
1. Mokumako, T., Dadzie, S. K. N., De-Graft Acquah, H., Nuer, A. T. K., Inkoom, E. W., & Nkuba, M. R. (2025). Assessing the effects of Support Program for Arable Agriculture Development on the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Botswana. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development.
2. Mokumako, T., Dadzie, S. K. N., De-Graft Acquah, H., Nuer, A. T. K., Inkoom, E. W., & Nkuba, M. R. (2025). Effects of timeliness and quality of tractor-hire services on smallholder farmers’ technical, allocative, and economic efficiencies: Evidence from Botswana. Scientific African, 28(e02744), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2025.e02744
3. Abel, S., Chomunorwa, D., Mokumako, T., Mukarati, J., & Le Roux, P. (2025). Modelling Loan Defaults by Sugarcane Farmers. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 15(3), 262-272. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijefi.17820
4. Abel, S., Mokumako, T., & Le Roux, P. (2024). Bank Competition and Stability in SADC Region. African Journal of Business and Economic Research, 19(4), 47-64. https://hdl.handle.net/10520/ejc-aa_ajber_v19_n4_a3
5. Mokumako, T., Abel, S., Mukarati, J., & Le Roux, P. (2024). Nexus between public educational expenditure and economic growth for selected SADC countries. International Journal of Social Sciences Perspectives, 15(2), 21-27.
6. Abel, S., Henry, M., Mokumako, T., Mukarati, J., & Le Roux, P. (2024). Determinants of Share Prices of Agriculture Listed Firms. International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 14(4), 106-110. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijefi.16062
7. Abel, S., Makoni, T. H. M., Mukarati, J., Manenge, R., Mokumako, T., & Le Roux, P. (2023). Corporate governance and anti-money laundering in the banking sector. International Journal of Economics and Finance Studies, 15(4), 373-390.
8. Mokumako, T., & Baliyan, S. P. (2016). Transmission of South African maize prices into Botswana markets: an econometric analysis. International Journal of Agricultural Marketing.