BOCODOL finally turns into a university
Thursday, June 01, 2017

BOCODOL is changing into an Open University PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
BOCODOL will transform into the Botswana Open University, according to a bill gazetted last week.
According to the recently published bill, to be presented in the July sitting of Parliament, the Botswana Open University’s primary function shall be the provision of quality tertiary, professional training through open schooling and the provision of in-service programmes to upgrade staff skills.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...