The Punchline Podcast with Lawrence Seretse

16/12/2025

FULL EPISODE: University of Botswana’s Big Changes, Retrenchments & Path to Innovation Explained

Prof. David Norris, Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana, joins The Punchline Podcast for an in-depth conversation on the future of UB and the role of universities in national development.

He speaks candidly about the ongoing restructuring, UB’s high wage bill, the prolonged absence of a University Council, and the evolving relationship between management and labour unions.
We also explore the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the value chain of research and development, and how universities contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

From UB Radio to international tourism, intellectual property, content creation, and Africa’s knowledge economy, this episode unpacks why universities matter in shaping a modern, competitive nation.

Watch, share, and join the conversation.

Prof. David Norris, Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana, joins The Punchline Podcast for an in-depth conversation on the future of UB and the role ...

07/12/2025

"You will see it from Mars"
Who ever thought she can be this funny?

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06/12/2025

ATI touched everyone. His messages transcended all.
May he continue to rest in peace.

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27/11/2025

The American Embassy is following us…wena o emetseng? Subscribe to our you tube channel and miss no episode.

27/11/2025

FRESH FULL EPISODE

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨:𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲, 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠,𝐃𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐚,𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐀𝐓𝐈 & "𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝟒 𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐬!"

In this exclusive episode of The Punchline, Minister of Energy and Minerals Bogolo Joy Kenewendo opens up like never before. From her personal life to leadership, from music playlists to policy, nothing is off limits.

The economist-turned-powerhouse Minister speaks candidly about dating, music, fashion, and motherhood, and takes us behind the scenes of her most defining political moments, parting ways with the BDP, serving under three presidents, and navigating the high-stakes De Beers renegotiation that reshaped Botswana’s diamond destiny. The Angola diamond discussions.

Bogolo doesn’t dodge the tough questions either. She addresses the De Beers tax bill, the non-compete clauses, and the rise of synthetic diamonds threatening the global market. Then, with her trademark poise, she turns to the country’s toughest year, unpacking Botswana’s energy shortages, climate shocks, and economic turbulence, and what it will take to rebuild confidence and power the nation’s next chapter.
But it’s not all policy and politics, she laughs about her favourite ATI tracks, her fashion statements, and what freedom and femininity mean in public life today.
This is Bogolo Kenewendo as you’ve never heard her before, real, reflective, and refreshingly human.
🎧 Only on The Punchline with Lawrence Seretse.

In this exclusive festive episode of The Punchline, Minister of Energy and Minerals Bogolo Joy Kenewendo opens up like never before. From her personal life t...

16/10/2025

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬: 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐬𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 - 𝐃𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 & 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 -𝐎𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐨

This episode dives into:
The origin story of Botswana’s diamond industry and the game-changing joint venture with De Beers.
The ripple effects of lab-grown diamonds on pricing, perception, and policy.
The entire value chain, from mine to market, and what sustainability really looks like in a 21st-century diamond economy.
Behind-the-scenes insights on the Tokafala Program, Stanford-DBF training partnerships, and the groundbreaking Tracr blockchain traceability tool reshaping trust in diamond sourcing.
What social impact means in real terms, from jobs and gender equity to beneficiation and the broader community footprint.

Tune in, share, and reimagine the sparkle

From rough gems to refined legacies, Botswana’s transformation through diamonds is unmatched, and in this illuminating episode, we sit down with Otsile Mabeo...

01/10/2025

Murder | Su***de | Spirals | Aftermath

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10/09/2025

DISS Detention | Flight Risk | Construction Debacle

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08/09/2025

𝗠𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀.

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03/09/2025

She didn’t just speak. She prayed for us. 💛🙏In a world weighed down by pain, fear and performance, Nthabiseng Ngoepe reminded us that healing begins with surrender, truth, and love.From lawyer to life-giver, her words carried power — and her prayer? A balm for the soul. ”

29/08/2025

Bakang Seretse | Kgosi Ngakayagae | NPF

Part 2 of 2 is here ➡️

The arrests made headlines. But the real story came after.
In Part 2 of this exclusive, Attorney Kgosi Ngakaagae returns to unpack the courtroom showdowns, the media warfare, the psychological toll on Bakang Seretse. What was fact? What was political theatre? And who really paid the price?
This is the untold aftermath of Botswana’s most controversial scandal.
The verdicts, the vindications, and the system left behind.

Executive Producer: Lawrence Seretse
Producer: Wabo Shabani
Filmography and Editing: Lesedi Gabanamotse, Mmualebe Bantsi
Lighting: Lesedi Ganabamotse
Sound: Mmualebe Bantsi
Marketing: Kemo Serefo, Man Made Media
Clothing: Urban Soul

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The arrests made headlines. But the real story came after.In Part 2 of this exclusive, Attorney Kgosi Ngakaagae returns to unpack the courtroom showdowns, th...

25/08/2025

Catch Part 1 right here ➡️ https://youtu.be/33NQERiJQS4?si=TFxkWIJMcnTe2Lk5