MPs still divided over exams inquiry

Parliament remained divided on Friday over the motion calling for instituting a commission of inquiry into this year's school exams.

Francistown South MP, Wynter Mmolotsi, tabled the motion, which has been under discussion for some time.

One of the legislators who spoke in support of the motion was MP for Kanye South, Abraham Kesupile. He was dismayed by Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) MPs who accused Mmolotsi of unprofessional conduct for bringing a national issue to Parliament. He expressed concern that Mmolotsi was accused of fighting a political war disguised as a teachers' war.

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