Education pitso in the offing
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Government is prepared to tackle issues affecting education sector
A statement from the Ministry of Basic Education says the forum would discuss in-depth, issues negatively impacting the development and growth of basic education.
Held under the theme, ‘Towards Building Strategic Partnerships to enhance education performance in the 21st Century’, the convention will exploit opportunities offered by stakeholder partnerships to build a strong education sector.
The fact that underage girls, some as young as 14, are leaving their homes to stay the night with older men isn't only alarming but also a clear indication of how normalised this harmful practice has become. It is time for all stakeholders—parents, community leaders, law enforcement, and society at large—to stand up and take decisive action to end this scourge.Defilement is a crime, and it is unacceptable that it is being treated as...