Botho students strike over unaccredited courses

Wednesday, March 01, 2017

Botho University Francistown Students on strike for course accreditation PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: Students at Botho University’s Francistown campus on Monday went on strike over unaccredited courses.

The students further demanded the urgent intervention of the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA). The strike forced the indefinite closure of the school.

Hundreds of protesting students barricaded roads leading to the campus. They also blocked the school entrance with dustbins, rocks and logs.

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