23 Pregnant drop-outs stuns North West

At least 23 pregnant schoolgirls, including a primary school pupil, dropped out in the North West District last term, a record high for a single term.

The startling stats include 20 teenage pregnancies at the district’s two senior secondary schools: Maun and Shakawe in just four months.

Voicing his displeasure at a council meeting last week, recently re-elected Chairman, Kebareeditse Ntsogotho described the development as ‘worrisome and regrettable’.

“We therefore challenge leadership from all spheres to support in curbing this appalling situation,” said Ntsogotho.

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