Private Education System A Dog Without A Handler

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Private and English medium schools have become a safe haven for foreign nationals while Batswana graduate teachers are roaming the streets without employment.

What has happened with the gorvenment localisation policy, who is giving these unqualified foreigners working permits while qualified Batswana are roaming the streets, how come a Zimbabwean can be appointed head of department for Setswana? Who is monitoring private education providers?

While the falldown in public education sector is heavily profiled, the most severe compromise in private providers has been overlooked.

Editor's Comment
Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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