Schools close and daily life disrupted as rain wreck havoc
19 Feb 2025
The Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Ms Nono Kgafela-Mokoka has declared a temporary closure of schools, from February 20 until February
24.
This follows the torrential rains that the country has been experiencing in the past few days, and expected to continue in the next few days.
A press release from the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education states that the rains, which resulted in most of the roads being flooded, has affected
learners’ movement to and from schools.
“The situation will be monitored and communication to the public will be made on February 24 afternoon,” states the release.
The ministry further advised parents and guardians to ensure safety of children at all times and also monitor their whereabouts. ENDS
Source : BOPA
Author : Bopa
Location : Gaborone
Event : press release
Date : 19 Feb 2025
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