Bye Bye 2018, Welcome 2019

If perhaps one had thought that 2018 was very eventful, then adjustment of our thoughts in preparation for 2019 is a necessity. Don’t get me wrong, 2018 was full of successful events, on the other hand, it posed challenges too.

The year provides us with an opportunity to reflect, so that 2019 becomes even better. On the education front, this year brought with it debates on the need for transformation. As a nation, we seem to agree that our education system has served us well.

Generally, the population is literate. We have done exceptionally well in the academic pathway. Several Batswana are even occupying executive positions in international organisations and firms; a good indicator that our education system is doing quite well.

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Botswana at a critical juncture

While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...

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