Education Needs P16b

Monday, September 07, 2015

FRANCISTOWN: Despite being allocated P11 billion this financial year, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education and Skills Development, Richard Matlhare said that they need a further P5.2 billion.

The money needed, Matlhare said would address a shortage of various resources in schools, taking the total ministry allocation to P16.2 billion.

Addressing the ministry’s regional management team in Francistown, Matlhare observed that there is great shortage of books, especially at junior secondary schools and of classrooms and staff housing.

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Education Needs P16b

FRANCISTOWN: Despite being allocated P11 billion this financial year, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education and Skills Development, Richard Matlhare said that they need a further P5.2 billion.

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