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#ProudSPSSAlumni Ikwatlhaeng Bagopi - Class of 1980. Mr. Bagopi holds a diploma in Applied Criminology and Police Studies from Cambridge University. He is a retired Deputy Commissioner of the Botswana Police Service, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs, Executive Director of the Botswana Public Service College, and Secretary for Safety and Security for the Ministry of Defence, Justice and Security. He retired from the Botswana Police Service on the 31st of March 2019, after 37 years of continuous service. He is currently a member of the Botswana Public Service Commission, and Chairperson of the Private Security Services Licensing Board. His colourful career includes serving as board member of the Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund, and Chairperson of the Risk and Audit Committee. 💪🏾 Pledge today: Reach out to us via Messenger, or follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dP23BkB7 send 'Hi,' and follow the prompts. 🔊 Share our mission. 🫂 Are you an alumnus? Join our alumni group: https://lnkd.in/dB53b8bX 📲 Check out our website: www.spssalumniproject.com 📌Companies wanting to pledge and donate, please reach out to us on: ✉️ spssalumni50@gmail.com 📲+267 71 804 363‬ or +267 72 186 495 #SPSS #classroomofthefuture #SelebiPhikwe

#ProudSPSSAlumni The late Moses Gaealafswe - Class of 1980. Moses had a career in the public service that spanned over 30 years, after entering service at the graduate entry level of Personnel Officer in 1985, at the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM). He attained a BA in Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Botswana in 1985. He further read for a Postgraduate Diploma in Development Administration at the University of Birmingham in 1999. During his career, Mr Gaealafswe also served as the Assistant District Officer at the Department of District Administration, before being promoted to District Officer. He was later posted to the Department of Foreign Affairs as Deputy Director, Political and Economic Affairs. Whilst at Foreign Affairs, he was assigned to work at the Botswana High Commission in Harare as Head of Chancery. At the end of his diplomatic service, he was appointed to the position of private secretary to the then president, Mr. F. G. Mogae. When the presidential term ended, he was appointed Director, Department of Civil and National Registration. He piloted the implementation of the new national identity system. He was then posted to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship as Director, where he was instrumental in the conversion of the Botswana passport to the new e-Passport. He retired from public service in 2015 and served as Vice Chairman of Ngwato Main Land Board, and later as Board Chairperson for the Ngwato Sub-Land Board, until his untimely death in May 2021. 💪🏾 Pledge today: Reach out to us via Messenger, or follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dP23BkB7 send 'Hi,' and follow the prompts. 🔊 Share our mission. 🫂 Are you an alumnus? Join our alumni group: https://lnkd.in/dB53b8bX 📲 Check out our website: www.spssalumniproject.com 📌Companies wanting to pledge and donate, please reach out to us on: ✉️ spssalumni50@gmail.com 📲+267 71 804 363‬ or +267 72 186 495 #SPSS #classroomofthefuture #SelebiPhikwe

#ProudSPSSAlumni Thatayotlhe Druza Tlou - Class of 1991 Coach Druza, as he's affectionately known, is a seasoned football player and coach of repute. He is currently the head coach for Jwaneng Youngsters FC, which won the Debswana First Division South League and were promoted to the premier league. He has completed several courses with the BFA and FIFA, including a C license diploma in Preliminary Coaching. Coach Druza started his football career at a young age, and actively played for SPSS, even winning footballer of the year in 1991. He has played football professionally for teams such as Continental Aces, Electra Sporting Club, and Police XI, where he was captain of the team. He started his coaching career with the Jwaneng Young Stars, and further coached Jwaneng Fighters FC, which won the playoffs and saw the team being promoted to Debswana First Division South League. 💪🏾 Pledge today: Reach out to us via Messenger, or follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dP23BkB7 send 'Hi,' and follow the prompts. 🔊 Share our mission. 🫂 Are you an alumnus? Join our alumni group: https://lnkd.in/dB53b8bX 📲 Check out our website: www.spssalumniproject.com 📌Companies wanting to pledge and donate, please reach out to us on: ✉️ spssalumni50@gmail.com 📲+267 71 804 363‬ or +267 72 186 495 #SPSS #classroomofthefuture #SelebiPhikwe

#ProudSPSSAlumni Kagiso Onkabetse - Class of 2004. A Human Capital Specialist, Kagiso is also an Independent Trustee for Africa Place and Equity Cities Foundation (APECF), and is the incoming Community Manager for Women Emerging. She is a graduate of the University of Botswana, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (Psychology and Sociology). She also holds a professional "Go to Market" certificate from Stanford Graduate School of Business. As a Human Capital Specialist, Kagiso has been instrumental in contributing to the scaling of one of the largest NGOs in Botswana, from its point of inflection during the COVID-19 pandemic, when children in primary schools could not access learning and were at a risk of falling behind with foundational reading and numeracy. Her career milestones include being a graduate of the Rwandan Unlock Impact Fellowship Program for Managers, and a former co-founder of Seeds of Awe Recovery Centre, a rehabilitation centre and NGO for alcohol and substance abuse in Selebi Phikwe. Kagiso is also a budding public speaker, and some of her speaking engagements include being a DeBeers Global Diamond Summit Entrepreneurship Catalyst panel member, and an alumni guest speaker for Unlock Impact's Collaboration Module for their class of 2024 fellows. 💪🏾 Pledge today: Reach out to us via Messenger, or follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dP23BkB7 send 'Hi,' and follow the prompts. 🔊 Share our mission. 🫂 Are you an alumnus? Join our alumni group: https://lnkd.in/dB53b8bX 📲 Check out our website: www.spssalumniproject.com 📌Companies wanting to pledge and donate, please reach out to us on: ✉️ spssalumni50@gmail.com 📲+267 71 804 363‬ or +267 72 186 495 #SPSS #classroomofthefuture #SelebiPhikwe

#ProudSPSSAlumni Boipelo Gaoetswe - Class of 1999. Boipelo is an accomplished Human Resource leader with over 12 years of experience in both private and public sectors. She holds an Executive MBA in Human Resource Management, alongside qualifications in Strategic Resource Management from Guglielmo Marconi University, Eaton Business School, and Change Management Certification by Prosci Institute. Boipelo also holds a Bachelor of Administration, majoring in Human Resources Management from Northwest University. She is currently the Head of Human Capital & Administration for Botswana Development Corporation (BDC). She has also held leadership roles including Trustee and Principal Officer of the Botswana Development Corporation Staff Pension Fund. Some of her notable achievements include the implementation of Aspirational Unwritten Ground Rules, aimed at fostering a high performance culture, and being awarded the Managing Director's Excellence Award. She has also contributed to strategic projects like the Assessment of Employees on Probation, and served as a Change Agent for the Balanced Score Card initiative. 💪🏾 Pledge today: Reach out to us via Messenger, or follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dP23BkB7 send 'Hi,' and follow the prompts. 🔊 Share our mission. 🫂 Are you an alumnus? Join our alumni group: https://lnkd.in/dB53b8bX 📲 Check out our website: www.spssalumniproject.com 📌Companies wanting to pledge and donate, please reach out to us on: ✉️ spssalumni50@gmail.com 📲+267 71 804 363‬ or +267 72 186 495 #SPSS #classroomofthefuture #SelebiPhikwe

Hey Botswana, let's build the future of education together! 🇧🇼 We're on a mission to raise P2.5 million to build a Classroom of the Future at Selebi Phikwe Senior School, and we need your help to get there! Imagine a space where students can explore the world through virtual and augmented reality, strengthen their digital skills, and access higher-quality educational resources - it's going to be epic. Every Pula counts, and with your support, we can make this dream a reality. Let's do this, Botswana! 💪🏽 💪🏾 Pledge today: Reach out to us via Messenger, or follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dP23BkB7 send 'Hi,' and follow the prompts. 🔊 Share our mission. 🫂 Are you an alumnus? Join our alumni group: https://lnkd.in/dB53b8bX 📲 Check out our website: www.spssalumniproject.com 📌Companies wanting to pledge and donate, please reach out to us on: ✉️ spssalumni50@gmail.com 📲+267 71 804 363‬ or +267 72 186 495 #SPSS #classroomofthefuture #SelebiPhikwe

#ProudSPSSAlumni Dr. David Sebudubudu - Class of 1988 David Sebudubudu is a professor of Political Science at the University of Botswana, with a notable academic background focused on governance and politics in Africa, and extensive experience as a lecturer, researcher, and administrator. He holds a BA in Public Administration and Political Science from the University of Botswana, and an MA and Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Leeds. His previous roles have included serving as the Head of Department of Political Science and Administrative Studies, serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, and acting as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs, University of Botswana. Dr. Sebudubudu is widely published, and has been involved in several collaborative research projects. He is also a member of the Transformation Research Unit (TRU), and is an editor of the Africa Yearbook: Politics, Economy and Society South of the Sahara, published by Brill (Leiden & Boston), from January 2020. 💪🏾 Pledge today: Reach out to us via Messenger, or follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dP23BkB7 send 'Hi,' and follow the prompts. 🔊 Share our mission. 🫂 Are you an alumnus? Join our alumni group: https://lnkd.in/dB53b8bX 📲 Check out our website: www.spssalumniproject.com 📌Companies wanting to pledge and donate, please reach out to us on: ✉️ spssalumni50@gmail.com 📲+267 71 804 363‬ or +267 72 186 495 #SPSS #classroomofthefuture #SelebiPhikwe

#ProudSPSSAlumni Mosarwa Segwabe - Class of 1988 Mosarwa is a social work/public health professional with 30 years' experience, focusing mainly on the fight against HIV/AIDS. She holds a Master in Public Health from the University of Limpopo, Medical University of South Africa (MEDUNSA) Campus in Pretoria, South Africa; Master of Science in Social Administration (health concentration) from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Botswana. When Mosarwa joined the health sector as a hospital social worker in July 1994, Botswana was one of the countries that were hard hit by the HIV pandemic. Today, Botswana has reached the UNAIDS 95-98-98 targets at 95-98-98, thanks to people like Mosarwa. Her experience covers different areas including government (Nyangabgwe Hospital), civil society (Tebelopele Counselling and Testing), the University of Botswana, Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Mosarwa is currently based in Eswatini and works for USAID as the Senior Management and Operations Specialist, after spending the past 14 years in Botswana working for the same organisation. 💪🏾 Pledge today: Reach out to us via Messenger, or follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dP23BkB7 send 'Hi,' and follow the prompts. 🔊 Share our mission. 🫂 Are you an alumnus? Join our alumni group: https://lnkd.in/dB53b8bX 📲 Check out our website: www.spssalumniproject.com 📌Companies wanting to pledge and donate, please reach out to us on: ✉️ spssalumni50@gmail.com 📲+267 71 804 363‬ or +267 72 186 495 #SPSS #classroomofthefuture #SelebiPhikwe

Some of the students from the Class of 1988 showing off their certificates after completing the Lion Club 60km walk from Serule to SPSS. 📸 Mosarwana, Yaone, Pinkie, Baazhi, Tshepiso, Seteng, and Thokozani.

#ProudSPSSAlumni Busang Dutch Leburu - Class of 1988 Mr Busang Leburu is a graduate of the University of Botswana, having attained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree as well as a Masters in Law (LLM), specialising in international trade law and labour law. As a regulatory attorney of note in Botswana, he has extensive experience spanning over 25 years, and is currently the Head of the Transactional Advisory section at Monthe Marumo & Co. His area of specialisation include commercial/ corporate law including competition law, financial law, contract negotiations, and drafting and advising on procurement issues including Venture Capital and legal aspects of outsourcing and international trade. His notable works include being the lead local legal partner in a team advising the Government of Botswana on the Chobe Zambezi Water Transmission project, estimated at P500 billion. Mr. Leburu was also the lead attorney from Monthe Marumo & Co. in the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Botswana Telecommunications Limited (BTCL), which led to the successful listing in the Botswana Stock Exchange of BTCL. He is also a former board member of the Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Board Appeal Committee, and the Botswana Building Regulations Board. 💪🏾 Pledge today: Reach out to us via Messenger, or follow this link: https://lnkd.in/dP23BkB7 send 'Hi,' and follow the prompts. 🔊 Share our mission. 🫂 Are you an alumnus? Join our alumni group: https://lnkd.in/dB53b8bX 📲 Check out our website: www.spssalumniproject.com 📌Companies wanting to pledge and donate, please reach out to us on: ✉️ spssalumni50@gmail.com 📲+267 71 804 363‬ or +267 72 186 495 #SPSS #classroomofthefuture #SelebiPhikwe