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BOTEPCO rallies media ahead of continental education summit

Dingalo PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Dingalo PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Botswana Teaching Professionals Council (BOTEPCO) has intensified preparations for the upcoming Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) Conference and Roundtable, engaging the media as part of efforts to ensure widespread awareness and coverage of the continental event.

During a press briefing held on April 30, 2026, BOTEPCO officials outlined Botswana’s readiness to host the high-level gathering scheduled for May 5–8 at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC).

The engagement brought together members of the media, stakeholders and partners, with BOTEPCO positioning the conference as a significant milestone for Botswana’s education sector and its growing role in continental dialogue.

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