Literacy rate highest among 15-19 age bracket

The literacy rate for the population aged between 10-70 in Botswana has gone up by nearly 10 percent, a survey has indicated.

The Literacy Survey 2014 shows that there is an increase from an estimated 76.6 percent rate in 2003 to 86.5 percent to date in the age group.

Jointly conducted by Statistics Botswana and the Ministry of Education and Skills Development, the survey says the literacy rate for the population aged 15 -65 increased from 81.2 percent in 2003 to 88.6 percent. The survey results were published this week.

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Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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