By James Denbow, Phenyo C. Thebe
Botswana's huge deposits of diamonds have made it one of many richest African international locations on a according to capita foundation. even though, greater than wealth, what has made Botswana a version kingdom in southern Africa is its lengthy culture of democratic rule, admire for ethnic and racial transformations, freedom of the click, and governmental courses to aid its voters. even supposing Botswana has had its percentage of problems—including ecological failures similar to drought— the spirit of its humans and their willingness, regardless of cultural variations, to interact to beat such setbacks make this kingdom remarkable. basic readers will discover a wealth of up to date details on such themes because the legacy of Christian missionaries, specifically the recognized David Livingstone, society post-Independence, the original combination of Christianity and ancestral religious practices, the AIDS obstacle, initiation rites, neighborhood rule through chiefs, polygamy, farm animals elevating, nutrition and beer, betrothal customs, schooling, specific video games, the indispensable song and dance, and masses more.The authors supply a radical, one-stop source for studying a couple of major state that has stayed peaceable regardless of the strife of neighboring South Africa and Angola, for instance. Narrative chapters by way of those insiders conceal the land, humans, languages, schooling, economic system, heritage, faith and worldview, literature and media, paintings and structure, delicacies and standard gown, gender roles, marriage, and relations, social customs and way of life, and tune and dance. images, a chronology, and a word list supplement the narrative.
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Entry requirements consist of a minimum of a C pass on the Junior Certificate plus working experience in the area to be studied. Brigade centers in many parts of the country offer additional educational opportunities in trades such as agriculture, auto mechanics, building, and carpentry. These courses are especially useful for individuals whose Junior Certificate results prevent them from attending a senior secondary school. A. S. degrees in the humanities, sciences, business, social sciences, engineering, and law.
Brigade centers in many parts of the country offer additional educational opportunities in trades such as agriculture, auto mechanics, building, and carpentry. These courses are especially useful for individuals whose Junior Certificate results prevent them from attending a senior secondary school. A. S. degrees in the humanities, sciences, business, social sciences, engineering, and law. Oneyear postgraduate diplomas are offered in secondary education, library and information sciences, and education counseling.
The executive branch has control of government ministries and departments staffed by civil servants who implement government policy. Each political party selects its own president, who automatically becomes president of Botswana, after endorsement by the National Assembly, if his party wins the general election. The president has the power to appoint the secretary of the cabinet, known as the permanent secretary to the president, the speaker of the Parliament, and permanent secretaries who head the day-to-day affairs of ministries charged with specific administrative and developmental responsibilities.