Shanghai Normal University in the Republic of China donated 138 Books on China and Chinese learning to the University of BotswanaS

Shanghai Normal University in the Republic of China donated 138 Books on China and Chinese learning to the University of Botswana on September 13, 2018 in order to strengthen their relations and introduce more about the history and culture of China to both teachers and students of UB.

When presenting the donation to the University of Botswana at the UB Library, Shanghai Normal University Director Library Professor Liu Mingang said in the future they hope to have established a Botswana Information Centre in Shanghai Normal University Library to provide more information to support China’s research and study of Botswana to enhance the cooperation between the two Universities governments. He added that for that to be achieved they also need the input of UB Library.

Professor Mingang further stated that the cooperation between the two will also help teachers and students for both institutions to know about each other through exchange projects. He also highlighted that both China and Botswana are Developing countries, however China has developed rapidly in recent years which was based on learning form countries around the world including Botswana and its people.

“After returning to Shanghai, we will report to the relevant departments of our University and actively promote the exchange of teachers and students mentioned by both parties during our discussion,” said Professor Mingang.

He also expressed his gratitude towards UB Library management for the arrangements made and virtuous operations of the library including the internal arrangements and the divisions of the work of the Librarians.

The University of Botswana Dean Faculty of Humanities Professor Chebanne expressed his gratitude to Shanghai Normal University for strengthening their collaboration by donating books in colors to learn and learn better. He said it symbolizes a dedication of a good and healthy relationship between the two institutions and represents knowledge of which is what they want to treasure.

“It is a good investment because books are the heart of the library and those who love knowledge must also love the library. It is the gesture which is significant not the number,” said Professor Chebanne.

The University of Botswana Library Services Director Mr Edwin Qobose said the two institutions have signed a binding agreement to have long investment agreement to strengthen their collaboration. He also said it is an excellent donation because it is hard to find suppliers of them locally.