Exams leakage compels two week postponement

Friday, October 13, 2023 | 6680 Views |

Worried Letsholathebe.PIC.KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Following a recent scandal where some Botswana General Certificate Secondary Education (BGCSE) examinations papers were leaked before their scheduled sitting, the Minister of Education and Skills Development, Douglas Letsholathebe has announced that the exams have been postponed for a period of two weeks.

The BGCSE will now resume on October 30, 2023 and according to the minister, the decision is to allow Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) to carry out further investigations over the leaked examinations papers.

Speaking at a press briefing this afternoon at the BEC headquarters, Letsholathebe pleaded with the public and learners to remain calm during this process.

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