Exams going well - Khama
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
He said this yesterday during the State of the Nation Address to a dismayed audience. Despite murmurs of disproval, Khama went on to say that the media is inundated with reports on the impasse between teacher organisations and the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC).
"Exams have started and are running well, with the assistance of willing teachers, retired teachers and unemployed graduates and some qualified officers as per the BEC Act," he said.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...