Venson-Moitoi confusion deepens

Thursday, April 10, 2014

The confusion regarding Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi’s position at the Ministry of Education and Skills Development continued on Tuesday, as she appeared to resume her duties as minister at an ICT event.

Last week President Ian Khama granted Venson-Moitoi a leave of absence from her duties as Minister of Education and Skills Development (MoESD), and placed her in charge of the Education and Training Strategic Sector Plan (ETSSP) in the ministry.

Presidential Affairs and Public Administration Minister, Mokgweetsi Masisi was appointed to act as head of MoESD in place of Venson-Moitoi.

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Venson-Moitoi confusion deepens

The confusion regarding Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi’s position at the Ministry of Education and Skills Development continued on Tuesday, as she appeared to resume her duties as minister at an ICT event.

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