Another Khama initiative shoved aside

The ministry has no funds for Boot Camp
The ministry has no funds for Boot Camp

The Ministry of Basic Education (MoBE) has halted former president, Ian Khama’s initiative, the School Based Boot Camps for Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) learners for the year 2018.

According to a savingram from the acting permanent secretary at MoBE, Simon Coles, this is due to financial constraints faced by the Ministry.

“However, senior secondary schools with serious student indiscipline will be considered on a case-by-case basis and submission of proposals to the ministry by schools will be required inclusive of budget requirement and detailing the issues to be addressed through the proposed School Boot Camp,” the savingram reads.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up