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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>The newly launched University of Botswana (UB) innovation hub is a means of unlocking Botswana\u2019s untapped potential and creating a positive impact on a global scale, Acting President Slumber Tsogwane has said.<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking at the hub\u2019s launch Friday, he said it was integral to the nation\u2019s progress as it propelled humanity forward, leading to notable achievements and economic advancements.<\/p>\n

The centre was about reimagining business models, challenging traditional thinking and finding novel approaches to address societal challenges including climate change, healthcare and social inequality, he said.<\/p>\n

Mr Tsogwane said it would be significant in promoting Botswana\u2019s economic competitiveness through helping businesses and industries to remain steadfast in today\u2019s rapidly evolving global economy.<\/p>\n

It was critical in facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing among different stakeholders such as researchers, academics, industry experts and entrepreneurs, the acting president said.<\/p>\n

Mr Tsogwane urged all to embrace the spirit of innovation advising boldness in thinking, relentlessness in pursuit of excellence and collaboration in efforts.<\/p>\n

United, he said, the nation should challenge the status quo, explore unchartered terrains and push the knowledge boundaries.<\/p>\n

The acting president said the hub was integral to government\u2019s policies and strategies such as the Botswana National Research, Science and Technology Policy and Smart Botswana.<\/p>\n

He informed his audience that government had increased the budget allocation for research while the first couple had pledged cattle for UB to sell and use the proceeds for research.<\/p>\n

Funded by the Chinese Embassy, the initiative seeks to make the university an innovation hub for both the SADC region and Africa as a whole.<\/p>\n

Ambassador Wang Xuefeng expressed the belief that the centre would become a platform for students and teachers to develop their creativity, competitiveness and conduct cutting-edge research and improve applicable skills.<\/p>\n

He said the hub was closely linked to the China-Africa capacity building programme which in the case of Botswana included technical training for officials and technicians under the framework of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also keep in mind local youth education and empowerment and try our best to make contributions to Botswana basic education development,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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