BLLAHWU To Honour 16 Activists
Staff Writer | Monday December 5, 2016 15:30
BLLAHWU secretary general Kelhalefile Motshegwa says the congress will also hear the state of affairs at BLLAHWU, as well as at its investment arm, Mokaulengwe Investments in the last three years.
Motshegwa says their award event will see the vibrant trade union rewarding branch of the year, region of the year, secretary of the year, chairperson of the year, treasurer of the year, promising leader of the year, as well as recognising not less than 10 veterans of the union movement.
Leader of the Opposition, Duma Boko is scheduled to give a key note address at the BLLAHWU congress while the permanent secretary in the Office of the President, Carter Morupisi will officially open the congress set to run from Tuesday to Thursday this week at Maharaj.
South African Communist Party (SACP) national spokesperson, Alex Mashilo is scheduled to speak to the theme of the BLLAHWU congress, while South African-based lawyer, Joao Salbany will present on the state of constitutional democracy in Botswana, with the director of Public Service Management, Ruth Maphorisa also scheduled to make a presentation.
Barclay Bank of Botswana director of Lending, Dineo Saleshando is also scheduled to speak at the BLLAHWU dinner event, which is also part of the congress.
According to Motshegwa, the congress will also be graced by international partners, including Public Service International, union representatives from the region, and BOFEPUSU affiliates.
Elections for the new committee will be held on Thursday.