Seretse resurfaces as UB Chancellor
Thursday, September 16, 2021 | 4380 Views |
PRESS STATEMENT: The Minister of Tertiary Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoTE), Dr. Douglas Letsholathebe, announces the appointment of Ambassador Tebelelo Mazile Seretse as the Chancellor of the University of Botswana.
The appointment was made by President Mokgweetsi Masisi and is effective from 1st of September 2021 until 31st August 2026.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...