Boga Thura Manatsha
Biographic Data
| ID | 164895 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Boga Thura Manatsha |
| GIVEN NAMES | Boga Thura |
| FAMILY NAME | Manatsha |
| SIGNATURE | MANATSHA B T |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Botswana |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5573-7796 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Agricultural production, its challenges and state intervention in Botswana: A historical perspective
Botswana, a Global South country, used to have a thriving agricultural sector that contributed the largest share to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at independence in 1966. However, its contribution has fallen sharply to about 2%. This has been attributed to a range of factors, paramount being the discovery and exploitation of diamonds in the post-independence era. Nonetheless, efforts have been made to revive the agricultural sector through var…
Shooting from the Hip: The critical discourse analysis of Setswana language spoken by ‘deculturalised’ presidents Ian Khama and Mokgweetsi Masisi Botswana
Former President of Botswana, Ian Khama (2008-2018), and his chosen successor, Mokgweetsi Masisi (2018- 2024), are said to be poor in the Setswana language and culture, owing to their perceived “deculturalisation”. To analyse these assumptions, the article employs Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) as its contextual framework. CDA uses a three- dimensional approach to discourse: as text, discursive practice, and social practice. These are influenc…
Changing Relations Between Chiefs and 'Subjects' in Zimbabwe and Botswana
The article historically analyses the changing relations between chiefs, 'subjects' and the state in Zimbabwe and Botswana. Entirely qualitative, it reviews published and unpublished sources. The article utilises three interrelated theories: bureaucracy, legal pluralism, and political clientelism. African chieftainship predates the colonial period, although this era has fundamentally altered it. The article argues that in colonial Zimbabwe and Bo…
Reflections on Chiefs as Ex Officio Members of the Land Boards, Botswana
The government of Botswana enacted the Tribal Land Act in 1968, which created statutory land boards in 1970. They replaced dikgosi (chiefs) from the administration of tribal land. However, from 1970 to 1984, dikgosi wielded considerable power in these five to six member boards then, as the only ex officio members. They had the legal authority to appoint one member, of their choice, to the land board. In most instances, the kgosi (chief), or his a…
The land question in Botswana: A commentary on the report of the presidential commission of inquiry into the Review of the constitution of Botswana
The land question in Botswana dominated the public deliberations during the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Review of the Constitution of Botswana, which was appointed by the President of the Republic of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, on 17 December 2021. In the Constitution of Botswana, the subject of land is only mentioned curtly in section 8. However, in countries such as Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, and Mozambique, national const…
Archaeology in Botswana's history
In this paper, we argue that archaeology plays a significant role in promoting history, and the two disciplines complement each other. The study uses archaeological monuments and sites to assess how these can be used to effectively enhance the transmission of history to the public. This paper demonstrates the tremendous value of historical archaeology beyond colonial records as a source of data for the voiceless. Our study concludes that well‐res…
Reflections on a quota system for tribal land allocation in peri-urban areas in Botswana
On 25 April 2013, President Ian Khama (2008–2018) announced a controversial quota system for tribal land allocation in the peri-urban villages in Botswana at a kgotla (village) meeting in Bokaa in the Kgatleng District. Khama informed the villagers that under the land quota system, ‘preferential treatment’ would be given to the ‘locals’ when allocating tribal land in the peri-urban villages. Botswana’s parliament had rejected a motion on the same…
The Discourse of Tribalism in Botswana’s 2019 General Elections
Botswana's much touted peaceful Presidential succession experienced uncertainty after the transition on 1 April 2019 as a result of former President Ian Khama's public fallout with his 'handpicked' successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Khama spearheaded a robust campaign to dislodge Masisi and the long-time ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) from power. He actively assisted in the formation of a new political party, the Botswana Patriotic F…
Chiefs and the Politics of Land Reform in the North East District, Botswana, 2005-2008
The North East District has the most contentious land question in post-colonial Botswana. Most of its land was expropriated by a colonial syndicate called the Tati Concessions (Tati Company) in the 1880s. Chunks of said land are still held under freehold titles resulting in the district experiencing severe land scarcity, especially for communal use. In a continuous effort to address this problem, the government purchased 19 freehold farms between…
The Politics of Tachila Nature Reserve in the North East District, Botswana: A Historical Perspective
I examine the politics surrounding the creation of Tachila Nature Reserve (TNR) in the North East District (NED) in Botswana from a historical perspective. I situate the discussion within the politics of land and nature conservation in a postcolonial setting. TNR was conceived in 2005, but launched in 2007. It sits on 8000 hectares of freehold land donated to a Trust by the Tati Company. This company had expropriated all the land in this district…
Chiefs and the Politics of Land Reform in the North East District, Botswana, 2005-2008
The North East District has the most contentious land question in post-colonial Botswana. Most of its land was expropriated by a colonial syndicate called the Tati Concessions (Tati Company) in the 1880s. Chunks of said land are still held under freehold titles resulting in the district experiencing severe land scarcity, especially for communal use. In a continuous effort to address this problem, the government purchased 19 freehold farms between…
Reflections on Chiefs as Ex Officio Members of the Land Boards, Botswana
The government of Botswana enacted the Tribal Land Act in 1968, which created statutory land boards in 1970. They replaced dikgosi (chiefs) from the administration of tribal land. However, from 1970 to 1984, dikgosi wielded considerable power in these five to six member boards then, as the only ex officio members. They had the legal authority to appoint one member, of their choice, to the land board. In most instances, the kgosi (chief), or his a…
Reflections on a quota system for tribal land allocation in peri-urban areas in Botswana
On 25 April 2013, President Ian Khama (2008–2018) announced a controversial quota system for tribal land allocation in the peri-urban villages in Botswana at a kgotla (village) meeting in Bokaa in the Kgatleng District. Khama informed the villagers that under the land quota system, ‘preferential treatment’ would be given to the ‘locals’ when allocating tribal land in the peri-urban villages. Botswana’s parliament had rejected a motion on the same…
The Discourse of Tribalism in Botswana’s 2019 General Elections
Botswana's much touted peaceful Presidential succession experienced uncertainty after the transition on 1 April 2019 as a result of former President Ian Khama's public fallout with his 'handpicked' successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Khama spearheaded a robust campaign to dislodge Masisi and the long-time ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) from power. He actively assisted in the formation of a new political party, the Botswana Patriotic F…
The Politics of Tachila Nature Reserve in the North East District, Botswana: A Historical Perspective
I examine the politics surrounding the creation of Tachila Nature Reserve (TNR) in the North East District (NED) in Botswana from a historical perspective. I situate the discussion within the politics of land and nature conservation in a postcolonial setting. TNR was conceived in 2005, but launched in 2007. It sits on 8000 hectares of freehold land donated to a Trust by the Tati Company. This company had expropriated all the land in this district…
The Politics of Tachila Nature Reserve in the North East District, Botswana: A Historical Perspective
I examine the politics surrounding the creation of Tachila Nature Reserve (TNR) in the North East District (NED) in Botswana from a historical perspective. I situate the discussion within the politics of land and nature conservation in a postcolonial setting. TNR was conceived in 2005, but launched in 2007. It sits on 8000 hectares of freehold land donated to a Trust by the Tati Company. This company had expropriated all the land in this district…
The Discourse of Tribalism in Botswana’s 2019 General Elections
Botswana's much touted peaceful Presidential succession experienced uncertainty after the transition on 1 April 2019 as a result of former President Ian Khama's public fallout with his 'handpicked' successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Khama spearheaded a robust campaign to dislodge Masisi and the long-time ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) from power. He actively assisted in the formation of a new political party, the Botswana Patriotic F…
Chiefs and the Politics of Land Reform in the North East District, Botswana, 2005-2008
The North East District has the most contentious land question in post-colonial Botswana. Most of its land was expropriated by a colonial syndicate called the Tati Concessions (Tati Company) in the 1880s. Chunks of said land are still held under freehold titles resulting in the district experiencing severe land scarcity, especially for communal use. In a continuous effort to address this problem, the government purchased 19 freehold farms between…
Reflections on a quota system for tribal land allocation in peri-urban areas in Botswana
On 25 April 2013, President Ian Khama (2008–2018) announced a controversial quota system for tribal land allocation in the peri-urban villages in Botswana at a kgotla (village) meeting in Bokaa in the Kgatleng District. Khama informed the villagers that under the land quota system, ‘preferential treatment’ would be given to the ‘locals’ when allocating tribal land in the peri-urban villages. Botswana’s parliament had rejected a motion on the same…
The land question in Botswana: A commentary on the report of the presidential commission of inquiry into the Review of the constitution of Botswana
The land question in Botswana dominated the public deliberations during the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Review of the Constitution of Botswana, which was appointed by the President of the Republic of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, on 17 December 2021. In the Constitution of Botswana, the subject of land is only mentioned curtly in section 8. However, in countries such as Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, and Mozambique, national const…
Archaeology in Botswana's history
In this paper, we argue that archaeology plays a significant role in promoting history, and the two disciplines complement each other. The study uses archaeological monuments and sites to assess how these can be used to effectively enhance the transmission of history to the public. This paper demonstrates the tremendous value of historical archaeology beyond colonial records as a source of data for the voiceless. Our study concludes that well‐res…
Agricultural production, its challenges and state intervention in Botswana: A historical perspective
Botswana, a Global South country, used to have a thriving agricultural sector that contributed the largest share to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at independence in 1966. However, its contribution has fallen sharply to about 2%. This has been attributed to a range of factors, paramount being the discovery and exploitation of diamonds in the post-independence era. Nonetheless, efforts have been made to revive the agricultural sector through var…
Shooting from the Hip: The critical discourse analysis of Setswana language spoken by ‘deculturalised’ presidents Ian Khama and Mokgweetsi Masisi Botswana
Former President of Botswana, Ian Khama (2008-2018), and his chosen successor, Mokgweetsi Masisi (2018- 2024), are said to be poor in the Setswana language and culture, owing to their perceived “deculturalisation”. To analyse these assumptions, the article employs Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) as its contextual framework. CDA uses a three- dimensional approach to discourse: as text, discursive practice, and social practice. These are influenc…
Changing Relations Between Chiefs and 'Subjects' in Zimbabwe and Botswana
The article historically analyses the changing relations between chiefs, 'subjects' and the state in Zimbabwe and Botswana. Entirely qualitative, it reviews published and unpublished sources. The article utilises three interrelated theories: bureaucracy, legal pluralism, and political clientelism. African chieftainship predates the colonial period, although this era has fundamentally altered it. The article argues that in colonial Zimbabwe and Bo…
Reflections on Chiefs as Ex Officio Members of the Land Boards, Botswana
The government of Botswana enacted the Tribal Land Act in 1968, which created statutory land boards in 1970. They replaced dikgosi (chiefs) from the administration of tribal land. However, from 1970 to 1984, dikgosi wielded considerable power in these five to six member boards then, as the only ex officio members. They had the legal authority to appoint one member, of their choice, to the land board. In most instances, the kgosi (chief), or his a…
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