SEDC fails on handyman programme
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
The handyman programme is the money given to schools by the council for minor maintenance of schools. The schools are given P5,000 every financial year. “The problem experienced under this programme is that of accountability for funds on the part of the schools.
The department has nonetheless engaged school heads on numerous occasions to identify possible ways of executing this programme effectively,” Segokgo said last week when addressing councillors.
Despite legislative reforms and various initiatives aimed at curbing Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the situation remains dire. It is imperative that all stakeholders; government, civil society, communities, and individuals join forces to combat this issue and protect the rights and safety of women and girls.Recent statistics from the Botswana Police Service reveal a deeply troubling trend, with 60 rape cases recorded during the festive period....