Teemane Oratory Academy

We had the honor of being at the Botswana International University of Science & Technology - BIUST in Palapye to award adjudicators who facilitated the WSDC Botswana National Debate Team Northern selection Trials.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all the adjudicators for their commitment to nurturing debate, critical thinking, and public speaking excellence among young people in Botswana. Your contribution continues to shape the future of oratory and intellectual engagement in our country.

The visit also included a productive meeting with the Interim Executive Committee that will oversee the newly formed BUIST Debate Club. We are excited to welcome the club as an implementation partner and affiliate of Teemane Oratory Academy as we continue expanding opportunities for debate and leadership development across Botswana.

The future of debating and oratory in Botswana is bright. 🚀🎤

Teemane Oratory Academy, as the national organization officially mandated by the World Schools Debating Championships Board to organize and formulate the Botswana National Debate Team, had the honor of being hosted by Gabz-FM to discuss Botswana’s preparations for participation at the 2026 World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC).

The prestigious championship will be held in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪 from the 14th to the 24th July 2026, bringing together the world’s finest young debaters to compete on the global stage.

The interview was attended by the Botswana National Team Captain, Losika Mbaakanyi, and the National Team Manager, Mr. Tshiamo Brian Badubi, who also serves as the Founder of Teemane Oratory Academy.

The discussion focused on the team’s preparation journey, the importance of debate in shaping young leaders, and Botswana’s commitment to excellence in international academic platforms.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Gabz FM for the opportunity to share our vision, journey, and aspirations with the nation. Your support in promoting youth development, education, and oratory excellence is deeply appreciated.

🇧🇼 Botswana to the World!

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🚨 LIVE ON GABZ FM 🚨

Join us as the National Team Manager and the Captain of Team Botswana go live on Gabz FM to discuss Botswana’s participation at the prestigious World Schools Debating Championships 2026 🇧🇼🔥

The conversation will cover the team’s journey, preparations, expectations, and what it means to represent Botswana on one of the world’s biggest debating stages as Nairobi, Kenya hosts WSDC 2026. 🇰🇪🎙️

Tune in and support Team Botswana as they prepare to fly the national flag high on the global stage! 💙🖤🤍

Teemane Oratory Academy is proud to announce that it will be hosting the SADC Schools Oratory Championship 2026, one of the largest student oratory gatherings in the Southern African region.

This prestigious championship will bring together over 300 students from across the SADC region and beyond to compete in a wide range of intellectual and communication disciplines, including Debating, Public Speaking, Spelling Bee, Model United Nations (Model UN) and Quiz Competitions

The championship will be held from 7th to 10th August 2026 at the University of Botswana, serving as a regional hub where young minds meet, engage, and compete at the highest level.

This initiative by Teemane Oratory Academy is designed to grow and strengthen the Oratory Arts in Botswana and across the SADC region, while fostering critical thinking, confidence, leadership, and cross cultural exchange among learners from primary, junior, and senior schools.

We warmly invite schools across the region to participate in this historic championship.

Registration Link for Schools:
( https://forms.gle/EL9JcZeW3us63GTj7 )

Partnership & Inquiries:
📧 [email protected]
📞 +267 76 009 542

Let us shape the next generation of thinkers, speakers, and leaders, where great minds meet.

Team Enko Botho at the WSDC Botswana National Debate Team Final selection camp.

Currently happening now. National debate team trials at University of Botswana.

The stage is set. The minds are ready. The battle for Botswana’s debating crown begins. 🇧🇼🔥

Join us at the University of Botswana_Official from 18th–19th April 2026 for the WSDC Botswana National Debate Team Selection Tournament, where the Top 30 debaters in the country go head-to-head for the ultimate honor: representing Botswana at the World Schools Debating Championship in Nairobi, Kenya.

Expect high level argumentation, sharp rebuttals, and powerful speeches as the nation’s finest young minds rise to the occasion. Featuring top schools including Enko Botho, Maru-a-Pula School, The Learning Centre School, Phakalane English Medium Schools, Mater Spei College, Naledi Senior School, St Joseph’s College, Lotsane Senior, Kwena Sereto CJSS, and Iphuteng CJSS.

Whether you're a debater, coach, or simply a lover of intellectual exchange, this is where you need to be.

Be there. Witness excellence. Celebrate the power of words. 🎤✨

This Friday, the Medical Clinic, University of Botswana in collaboration with Teemane Oratory Academy brought together young people for powerful debates on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, a conversation that matters, a conversation that shapes futures.

From bold arguments to thoughtful reflections, learners stepped up to engage, question, and lead. Because informed voices build empowered communities.

Congratulations to the winners, and we appreciate everyone who took part in the debates.