BOSETU says when the schools reopened, and had to practice social distancing in classrooms, with other classes being held in the afternoons, the result was that the time that teachers and students traditionally used for remedial works and...
The BIUST Vice Chancellor, Professor Otlogetswe Totolo, Hackathon event coordinators, as well as representatives from the parent Ministry of Tertiary Education Science and Technology (MoTE) converged virtually. The Hackathon prize giving...
The launch of the chairs, which was held on 27th October, 2020, coincides with what would have been O.R Tambo’s 103rd birthday, a legend known for his passion for freedom, science and technology. according to the release, the ORTAChI aim is to...
The BIUST MC intends to bridge gaps in academic teaching of applied mining and related sciences and professional needs of the mining industry. A mining engineer, Dr Bonny Matshediso, with a wealth of experience in the mines, civil service and...
BOSETU says in the midst of covid19 the usual practice would expose hundreds of teachers to the virus. On invigilation for the exams that started this week with the standard 7's BOSETU says the invigilating body have acceded to the proposal to have...
Bosetu president says congested classrooms are the source of pupils failing to ‘break through’ which should be achieved in the first two years of primary school learning but whose failure would be felt in the long term such as form three...
Bosetu president Winston Radikolo says thus far more than 50 schools have been affected by COVID – 19. “This goes out to tell that there is deficiency in our schools when it comes to putting in place the preventative protocols. As we...
The trade union says as a result of the pandemic, teachers’ roles have now transcended beyond just facilitating teaching and learning, but rather, a teacher in this COVID – 19 era, is also called upon to enforce the COVID – 19...
“COVID – 19 has deeply disrupted our education system. The intermittent lockdowns have resulted in the halting of teaching and learning in our schools”.
Speaking at a press briefing today BOSETU president Winston Radikolo decried that Covid19 caught the local education system caught napping and badly exposed when it came the use of ICT, technological platforms and issues of digitalization necessary...
The registration process was completed on Friday 25th September 2020 and the submission for payment was made on Monday 28th September 2020 to the Department of Tertiary Education Financing (DTEF). The students’ allowances were to be paid on...
Necessary emergency responses to the pandemic have exacerbated this catastrophe, as countries, Botswana included continue to go into lockdown and introduce restrictions on movement. During these local lockdowns, many workers have found...
We may hold many conferences and workshops regarding the subject of GBV but if the law is not on your side, the perpetrators roaming freely on the streets then the victims lose hope and become defeated. We need the law to be fully enforced...
We stand firmly and assure the children and women of this Republic that their rights shall be protected. Portia Nkani Secretary for Gender and Women Affairs BOFEPUSU Gender Desk We stand firmlyand assure the children and women of this...
To this end, kindly be assured that we have set up critical procedures to ensure there is minimal to no interruption our business partners and clients. You are kindly requested to access either of our two businesses remotely in the following...
The University wishes to clarify that the affected students were identified from the register of all those who visited the restaurant on the day the said truck driver had been there. Thus, the students have no personal knowledge of the identity of...
Mogwera had kept the forensic report away from the public while it was still being scrutinised by the Serious Crime Squad Police for investigations and possible prosecutions. The decision to release the report follows the police's writen approval for...
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It has been two weeks now since the contractor, Khato Civils, set up base at Artesia, from where bulldozers have been busy with bush clearing to mark the pathway along which trenching activities and associated works will be carried...
It has been found that frequent washing of hands with soap can keep the virus at bay, as it is transmitted when people get into contact with surfaces which host the virus. According to Prof Totolo the soaps were manufactured at BIUST laboratories by...