Mmegi

Okavango students brace for winter of woe

Friday, April 25, 2025 | 330 Views |

In the Delta: Eretsha children are not receiving the best education or government care PIC: TIMOTHY LEWANIKA

As temperatures drop and days get shorter towards winter, Okavango students are in for a horrific chill, one of learning under shrubs in sub-temperatures with empty stomachs in the dark. Deep in the belly of these Okavango villages, this winter will echo broken promises of a better tomorrow as they continue to live below par, despite their wetland paradise. TIMOTHY LEWANIKA writes

ERETSHA: In this little village nestled between Seronga and Gudigwa, students walk to school every day in an effort to use education as a key out of the dire poverty that has troubled the people of Okavango for many years.

But to learn here is a daring feat requiring endurance in the most challenging conditions a child should never experience.

Already have an active account? Log in here.

Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.

Gov't moves to close tax gaps

Staff Writer | 1d ago

Chief judge promises fairness at tomorrow's Miss Botswana finale

Larona Makhaiza | 1d ago

High pressure mounts on fuel prices

Mbongeni Mguni | 1d ago

We respect AFCON final decision – Babitseng

Mqondisi Dube | 1d ago

Court blow rocks BPF leadership

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

BPF moves to rebuild unity-Lucas

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

‘Reatile, Ookeditse deal was gentleman’s agreement’

Tsaone Basimanebotlhe | 1d ago

Branch fires early warning shot as Portugal fuels title push

Kabelo Boranabi | 1d ago

A promising step for public schools, but...

For too long, the state of many public schools has been a source of shame. We have all seen the pictures and heard the stories of broken windows, unreliable water and electricity, topped by classrooms that are not fit for proper learning. The establishment of the Education Infrastructure and Management Company Ltd (EIMC) signals that authorities are finally ready to take this problem seriously. We must commend the government for this initiative....

The Monitor Editor | 17 March 2026

About us

Mmegi is the leading independent source of breaking news, latest news, current
affairs, Politics, Business, Sport, debates, analysis, and entertainment news in Botswana.

Explore

More

Okavango students brace for winter of woe

Gov't moves to close tax gaps

Chief judge promises fairness at tomorrow's Miss Botswana finale

High pressure mounts on fuel prices

We respect AFCON final decision – Babitseng

Court blow rocks BPF leadership

BPF moves to rebuild unity-Lucas

‘Reatile, Ookeditse deal was gentleman’s agreement’

Branch fires early warning shot as Portugal fuels title push

A promising step for public schools, but...