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Issues surrounding examination paper leaks and other disturbing bad practices such as poor examination setting standards, controversial invigilation, course work assessment, marking and grading of final examinations have exposed the failure of the education system especially Botswana Examinations Council (BEC), which is trusted with the responsibility of testing learners to the next level. As the latter battles to solve the scandalous examination leak, Mmegi Staff Writer PINI BOTHOKO traces the core issues that pose a serious threat on the credibility of the whole examinations system.

The Secretary-general of the Botswana Sector of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU), Tobokani Rari, has slammed the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) over the alleged leaked examination papers. Rari told Mmegi in an interview that the issue of examination paper leaks should not be treated lightly as it has a serious bearing on the credibility of the country's examination system.

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