Botswana Teaching Professionals Council (BOTEPCO) in its continued quest to drive its mandate of professionalizing teaching had the privilege of briefing the 4th Ntlo Ya Dikgosi’s 15th Meeting that was held on Tuesday 23rd January, 2024 at Phakalane Golf Estate Hotel Resort in Gaborone.

In his presentation the Registrar Dr. Raphael Dingalo stated  that the main objective of the inaugural briefing was to extend BOTEPCO Stakeholder Engagement activities to cover Community Leadership as it helps in building involvement and a sense of continuation to a new future. Dr. Dingalo further stated that there is need to plan adequately to include all relevant parties and to allow them to discuss, understand and internalise the Mandate of BOTEPCO highlighting that,

“As a council we will continue updating Borara on further developments and beg your indulgence to assist  in arranging meetings with your communities to further brief the locals on BOTEPCO’s mandate.”

 

 

The Chairperson of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi, Kgosi Puso Gaborone highlighted the importance  and objectives of the BOTEPCO’s briefing to Ntlo ya Dikgosi which Borara appreciated through their participation in the Q & A session.

                        

For his part the Ntlo Ya Dikgosi Deputy Chairperson Kgosi Tshipe Tshipe applauded  the Government for the establishment of BOTEPCO stating that it will go a long way in professionalising the teaching fraternity for the betterment of the  nation. Kgosi Tshipe commended BOTEPCO for its engagement with  Ntlo Ya Dikgosi which was elaborate and informative. He  urged fellow members of Ntlo Ya Dikgosi to avail facilities in their various Dikgotla to allow for online registration of teachers as per the ideals of the digital transformation drive.

Botswana Teaching Professionals Council’s mission is to professionalise teaching by promoting the highest standards of professional conduct and practice to advance the attainment of Quality Education.