Getting to the bottom of books and bags


Workbooks are a big business, especially in primary schools. (File photo)

While stakeholders are blaming the publishing industry for using unethical means to push their titles, industry players deny they’re at fault.

SOME schools are allegedly asking for kickbacks from publishing firms, and demanding that their pupils buy extra books.

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