The elephant in the room: Large class size

In Botswana it is custom that year in, year out whenever examination results get released, all fingers point at teachers, accompanied by the vilest of adjectives.

Batswana treat teachers as slaves and they have never taken it upon themselves to really understand the truth about the education system, holistically.

That there is no political will when it comes to education is glaring. If there was, government would have long addressed the elephant in the room. But hey, it helps Batswana sleep better at night knowing they have punching bags in teachers.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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