BOSETU vows to push teachers' 26-day pay model

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 310 Views |

BOSETU headquarters. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Parliament has recently rejected a motion seeking to introduce a 26-day pay model for teachers in Botswana’s public schools, dealing a blow to long-standing efforts by educators to receive compensation reflective of their full workload.

The motion, which was debated last week after it was tabled by Maun West Member of Parliament, Caterpillar Hikuama, sought to align teachers’ pay with the demands of their profession, including extended working hours and responsibilities beyond the classroom.

The proposal was defeated with 20 MPs voting against it, 10 in support, and two abstaining.

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