UB enrollments drop 23%, revenues face south
Thursday, June 29, 2017
The recently released report, covering the financial year to March 31, 2016 indicates enrollments at the institution fell from 18,176 in 2014 to 14,040 in 2016, leading the UB to deficits.
According to the report, during the year under review, the University recorded a deficit of P624.76 million, compared to P1.95 million in the previous year. Though the deficit is mainly attributed to an increase in staff costs due to introduction of housing and travel allowances, the Auditor General noted that the decline in enrolments was also a major driver.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...