Opposition slams suspension of union official

The Botswana Land Boards, Local Authorities and Health Workers Union president has been suspended by his employers, the Ministry of Local Government. 

He is working for the North West District Council in Maun as a social worker. Kekgonegile was one of the union officials at the forefront of this year's public service strike that nearly paralysed  government services. After his suspension this week, the Botswana National Front (BNF) publicity secretary, Moeti Mohwasa said he saw it coming because the government has declared war on union leaders in order to silence them and destabilise the labour movement.