Teachers to receive long overdue sports payments
Monday, October 28, 2019
According to a savingram from the department, the Ministry of Basic Education (MoBE) has managed to secure funds for athletics allowances.
The department said it was working around the clock to transfer the funds to Botswana Integrated Sport Association (BISA) and Botswana Primary Schools Sports Association (BOPSSA) bank accounts.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...