Call for delay in retirement to boost savings
Friday, March 03, 2017
The early retirement age in the public service is currently at 50 years.
Giving a presentation at the Botswana Pensions Society (BPS) annual conference in Gaborone on Monday, Jefferis said inadequacy of pension funds is due to inadequate contributions, poor investment returns, early retirement, high cash withdrawals and low annuity rates.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...