Civil service irks MPs
The outspoken Moatlhodi was not happy that gender equality has been misinterpreted to mean that women should be put in high positions regardless of their credentials. He said women are now promoted even if they do not deserve it. He added that this could be a contributory factor to the poor performance in the civil service. He said government should invest in the development of human resources and that the private sector and labour unions should be engaged. He was disappointed that Botswana’s inflation rate is higher than that of South Africa.

Guinean sues Libyan embassy
Can a diplomatic mission be taken to court for violating the host country’s labour laws? This question became pertinent at the Industrial Court yesterday in a case in which the Libyan embassy has been sued by a former employee for breach of employment contract.

Lerala-Seolwane border dispute intensifies
SELEBI PHIKWE: The villages of Seolwane and Lerala in Tswapong North constituency are involved in a boundary dispute. The two villages are roughly 20 km apart. At the center of the conflict is the claim that some Lerala residents have extended their farms into Seolwane lands because there is no formal boundary. But reports have it that the boundary between the two villages was demarcated by dikgosi a long time ago before the establishment of the Land Boards.

Sixteen days of hope
Against the backdrop of increasing daily violence against women and children, the world has started on a 16 days roll-out campaign whose aim is to stem the tide against the many forms of violence visited upon women and children. The campaign otherwise known as 16 days of activism against violence on women and children started on November 25.

Botswana christians honour new UCCSA boss
Reverend Dr Moiseraele Prince Dibeela was honoured by the Botswana Christian community on Sunday as he prepares to assume the powerful position of secretary general of United Congregational Churches of Southern Africa (UCCSA).