There are no 'on the spot' admissions here - UB

The University of Botswana has disputed claims that it has been admitting students on the spot as they applied for courses at the institution.

At a press conference to explain the chaos caused by the new admission system, the director of public affairs, Mhitshane Reetsang said reports that they have been admitting students "on the doorstep" were untrue.

She said what they have been doing since Monday is "taking application forms of students and giving them letters of acknowledgement".

Editor's Comment
Dear gov't, doctors: Ntwakgolo ke ya molomo

With both sides entrenched in legal battles and public spats, the risk to public health, trust in institutions, and the welfare of doctors grows by the day. It's time for cooler heads to prevail. The government and BDU must return to the negotiating table, not with threats, but with a shared commitment to resolve this crisis fairly and urgently.At the heart of this dispute lies a simple truth: doctors aren't just employees but guardians...

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