Salary disparity at UB, BIUST shocks Parly

Autlwetse
Autlwetse

The revelation that the Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) academics are paid more than their University of Botswana (UB) counterparts sent shockwaves in Parliament recently.

Disclosing the difference, Assistant Minister of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), Kgotla Autlwetse said UB pays lecturers between P16,975 and P29,164 per month, while BIUST pays P32,060. 

Moreover, BIUST can pay up to a maximum of 40 percent of the salary as supplementation.

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