Making schools count

After navigating yet another difficult academic year, public schools perhaps with a sigh of relief, shut business on December 10, 2021. COVID-19 has proved to be a real menace.

Schools have a history of battling with known traditional problems being the need for inspirational and effective leadership, strong, passionate and competent teachers, adequate provision of teaching and learning materials, additional classrooms, furniture, potable water and sanitary facilities. COVID-19 has established itself as a serious attention seeker.

It has therefore compounded the situation in schools. As a matter of necessity, reopening of schools is preceded by a thorough and comprehensive inspection of all learning institutions to ensure to adherence to COVID-19 protocols. This important and necessary exercise is causing a further strain on the already overstretched education budget.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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