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Many Top Achievers unemployed

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Since inception of the Top Achievers Programme in 2009, government has spent a total of P1.7 billion on 892 students and 45 out of the latter have failed to graduate with many still unemployed.

The Top Achievers Programme aims to motivate young people to excel in their studies, gain recognition and learn at prestigious institutions locally and abroad.

It gives students access to higher education so they can help contribute to the economic development and diversification of Botswana.

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Many Top Achievers unemployed

Since inception of the Top Achievers Programme in 2009, government has spent a total of P1.7 billion on 892 students and 45 out of the latter have failed to graduate with many still unemployed.

‘ConCourt will not scrap death penalty, legalise same-sex marriage’

Ministry of Education retracts savingram on temporary teachers

Pop star Bobi Wine or Strongman ‘M7’?

‘We will not run Notwane on emotions’

As death toll mounts in Iran calls for regime change intensify

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