New twist in govt-teachers' feud

It appears there is no solution in sight in the wrangle between the government and teachers over participation in school activities after the schools sports body, Botswana Intergrated Sports Association (BISA), was ordered to stop negotiating for the educators.

The ultimatum was delivered by teachers' union, the Botswana Secondary School Teachers Union (BOSETU), which argues BISA has no mandate to represent teachers on the issue. The unions contend that they are responsible for advocating for teachers' welfare and wonder what BISA's interest in the matter is. "We are mandated to represent teachers on any matter, sports included," BOSETU publicity secretary, Mogomotsi Motshegwa said.