UBSRC sues over accommodation saga

UB accomodation blocks.Pic.Kagiso Onkatswitse
UB accomodation blocks.Pic.Kagiso Onkatswitse

The University of Botswana Student Representative Council (UBSRC) is preparing a legal suit against UB management for negligence after a new Residence Management System (RMS) was introduced leading to a mix-up on-campus accommodation billing.

The SRC is demanding that the matter be resolved by end of this week.

The student leaders say the problem has resulted in about 1,429 learners accommodated on-campus for the just ended semester getting paid allowances equivalent to those who reside outside varsity hostels. The former were credited P1,400 throughout the semester as opposed to the rightful P1,120. 

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