Kebapetse Lotshwao
Biographic Data
| ID | 2034848 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kebapetse Lotshwao |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kebapetse |
| FAMILY NAME | Lotshwao |
| SIGNATURE | LOTSHWAO K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Botswana |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2870-2808 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The legacy of Festus Mogae (1939–2026) in Botswana
On 8 May 2026, Festus Gontebanye Mogae, Botswana’s third president (1998–2008), died at the age of 86. An Oxford and Sussex trained economist, Mogae had had a distinguished career in the civil serv
The viability of the welfare state in Botswana
This short piece is a Gramscian inspired response to Emmanual Botlhale and Thekiso Molokwane's article entitled "The viability of the welfare state in Botswana". Contrary to Botlhale and Molokwane's uncritical approach, I argue that as with other welfare states in capitalist societies, Botswana's welfare state is an instrument used by the ruling bourgeois classes to construct hegemony or renew it (hegemony) when it has been weakened. Furthermore,…
The conflict between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his predecessor, Ian Khama, in Botswana
The British and the transfer of power in the Bechuanaland Protectorate
Deploying the theoretical framework of Italian Marxist thinker, Antonio Gramsci, this article argues that rather than a neo-colonial arrangement, the transfer of power from the British to locals in the Bechuanaland Protectorate (Botswana) could be conceptualized as a passive revolution. This passive revolution, which was triggered by demands for independence by radical nationalists, entailed the formation of a pro-British political party, the Bot…
Democracy Assistance for Botswana
Given that Botswana is considered a stable democracy, the need for democracy assistance does not at first glance seem necessary. Yet, democracy assistance is an important feature of Botswana’s political regime. The rationale for democracy assistance is couched in terms of strengthening the country’s democratic institutions, enhancing the state’s capacity, and bolstering Botswana’s civil society. However, contrary to these stated objectives, this …
What has Ghana Got That We Haven't?’ Party Politics and Anti-Colonialism in Botswana, 1960–66
This short piece is a response to James Kirby’s article entitled ‘“What has Ghana Got That We Haven't?” Party Politics and Anti-Colonialism in Botswana, 1960–66’. Contrary to Kirby, who is oblivious of the political economy of colonialism, and how this reality informed the decolonisation processes, we argue that the transfer of power in the Bechuanaland Protectorate was designed to preserve British economic interests under the pro-British Bechuan…
The Lack of Internal Party Democracy in the African National Congress
This article argues that the lack of internal democracy within the African National Congress (ANC) is a threat to the consolidation of South African democracy. The ANC has leadership elections but few other elements of internal party democracy. There is a centralised style of leadership in which the National Executive Committee (NEC) or even individual leaders dominate decision-making to the exclusion of the membership and lower party structures,…
The Lack of Internal Party Democracy in the African National Congress
This article argues that the lack of internal democracy within the African National Congress (ANC) is a threat to the consolidation of South African democracy. The ANC has leadership elections but few other elements of internal party democracy. There is a centralised style of leadership in which the National Executive Committee (NEC) or even individual leaders dominate decision-making to the exclusion of the membership and lower party structures,…
The conflict between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his predecessor, Ian Khama, in Botswana
The British and the transfer of power in the Bechuanaland Protectorate
Deploying the theoretical framework of Italian Marxist thinker, Antonio Gramsci, this article argues that rather than a neo-colonial arrangement, the transfer of power from the British to locals in the Bechuanaland Protectorate (Botswana) could be conceptualized as a passive revolution. This passive revolution, which was triggered by demands for independence by radical nationalists, entailed the formation of a pro-British political party, the Bot…
Democracy Assistance for Botswana
Given that Botswana is considered a stable democracy, the need for democracy assistance does not at first glance seem necessary. Yet, democracy assistance is an important feature of Botswana’s political regime. The rationale for democracy assistance is couched in terms of strengthening the country’s democratic institutions, enhancing the state’s capacity, and bolstering Botswana’s civil society. However, contrary to these stated objectives, this …
What has Ghana Got That We Haven't?’ Party Politics and Anti-Colonialism in Botswana, 1960–66
This short piece is a response to James Kirby’s article entitled ‘“What has Ghana Got That We Haven't?” Party Politics and Anti-Colonialism in Botswana, 1960–66’. Contrary to Kirby, who is oblivious of the political economy of colonialism, and how this reality informed the decolonisation processes, we argue that the transfer of power in the Bechuanaland Protectorate was designed to preserve British economic interests under the pro-British Bechuan…
The Lack of Internal Party Democracy in the African National Congress
This article argues that the lack of internal democracy within the African National Congress (ANC) is a threat to the consolidation of South African democracy. The ANC has leadership elections but few other elements of internal party democracy. There is a centralised style of leadership in which the National Executive Committee (NEC) or even individual leaders dominate decision-making to the exclusion of the membership and lower party structures,…
What has Ghana Got That We Haven't?’ Party Politics and Anti-Colonialism in Botswana, 1960–66
This short piece is a response to James Kirby’s article entitled ‘“What has Ghana Got That We Haven't?” Party Politics and Anti-Colonialism in Botswana, 1960–66’. Contrary to Kirby, who is oblivious of the political economy of colonialism, and how this reality informed the decolonisation processes, we argue that the transfer of power in the Bechuanaland Protectorate was designed to preserve British economic interests under the pro-British Bechuan…
Democracy Assistance for Botswana
Given that Botswana is considered a stable democracy, the need for democracy assistance does not at first glance seem necessary. Yet, democracy assistance is an important feature of Botswana’s political regime. The rationale for democracy assistance is couched in terms of strengthening the country’s democratic institutions, enhancing the state’s capacity, and bolstering Botswana’s civil society. However, contrary to these stated objectives, this …
The British and the transfer of power in the Bechuanaland Protectorate
Deploying the theoretical framework of Italian Marxist thinker, Antonio Gramsci, this article argues that rather than a neo-colonial arrangement, the transfer of power from the British to locals in the Bechuanaland Protectorate (Botswana) could be conceptualized as a passive revolution. This passive revolution, which was triggered by demands for independence by radical nationalists, entailed the formation of a pro-British political party, the Bot…
The viability of the welfare state in Botswana
This short piece is a Gramscian inspired response to Emmanual Botlhale and Thekiso Molokwane's article entitled "The viability of the welfare state in Botswana". Contrary to Botlhale and Molokwane's uncritical approach, I argue that as with other welfare states in capitalist societies, Botswana's welfare state is an instrument used by the ruling bourgeois classes to construct hegemony or renew it (hegemony) when it has been weakened. Furthermore,…
The conflict between President Mokgweetsi Masisi and his predecessor, Ian Khama, in Botswana
The legacy of Festus Mogae (1939–2026) in Botswana
On 8 May 2026, Festus Gontebanye Mogae, Botswana’s third president (1998–2008), died at the age of 86. An Oxford and Sussex trained economist, Mogae had had a distinguished career in the civil serv
Political science (6 works) · Law (5 works) · South African History and Culture (5 works) · African history and culture studies (4 works) · Democracy (4 works) · Political economy (4 works) · Politics (4 works) · African studies and sociopolitical issues (3 works) · Economic history (3 works) · History (3 works)