Masisi to speak at Teachers Day in Gantsi

Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

President Mokgweetsi Masisi will address teachers at this year's main event of Teachers Day celebrations in Gantsi today, where he is expected to reassure teachers of his government's support following years of grievances against his predecessor, Ian Khama's regime.

Minister of Basic Education, Bagalatia Arone, also a former teacher, will accompany him. 

Botswana Sector of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU), publicity secretary Edwin Maitshoko told Mmegi they are elated that the current President has decided to grace the event, adding that it was a morale booster, as well as indication of change of attitude toward the trade unions and teachers. 

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