Pay teachers their dues
Friday, April 17, 2015
The Botswana Sectors of Educators Union (BOSETU) has threatened that its members will not work extra hours until they are paid.
These developments are worrisome. It is the students who suffer the most when teachers and the government are at loggerheads. The impasse has proved catastrophic in the last couple of years.
Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....