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The BCP’s Thapelo Mosothwane was voted by 453, followed by the BDP’s Lesego Matlapeng with 404 votes. The UDC trailed behind with 271 votes. Nine ballot papers were rejected in the by election that lacked hype just like the three...

The LSB and Motumise on Monday finally filed papers at the High Court challenging President Ian Khama’s decision to reject the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to appoint Motumise to the bench.  The LSB executive...

Battle lines drawn between Manual Workers Union and Motsamai Yesterday the leaders of NALCGPWU called a press conference where it vowed to take the battle to the president of Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU), Andrew Motsamai. The NALCGPWU...

In his affidavit, Motshegwa said for the purposes of collecting subscriptions levies and other union dues, the government, in 2005 extended to them the use of deduction codes, which enabled the union to collect subscriptions dues and levies directly...

Speaking during a press conference yesterday, Saleshando said Khama must address the nation on the crisis and set up an ‘Emergency National Steering Committee’ comprising stakeholders such as the business community, labour movement as...

The ministry said the names of those owed have been submitted to the Accountant General for payment at the end of this month. “In view of the forgoing, the union regards this as practical commitment on the part of the ministry and as such,...

In his affidavit, the BLLAHWU secretary general Ketlhalefile Motshegwa said for the purposes of collecting subscriptions levies and other union dues, the government in 2005 extended to them the use of deduction code which enabled the union to collect...

BCP publicity secretary, Taolo Lucas has said such members are liable to sanctions as contained in the party’s disciplinary code. During the President’s Day holidays, the BCP will hold its elective congress at Seepapitso Senior Secondary...

First to “mislead” the nation was President Ian Khama in Maun two years ago. Despite assurances by Khama that power blackouts would end, the country is still experiencing load shedding. At the 35th Botswana Democratic Party (BDP)...

In her staff update of April 14, 2015, the bank’s chief executive officer, Lorato Morapedi said the former board chairperson, Lesedi Seitei, former board deputy chairperson Mabu Nteta and Thembisile Phuthego’s terms have come to an...

The current secretary general, Kesitegile Gobotswang, and secretary for information and publicity Taolo Lucas are likely to battle it out for the position of vice president. It is said that backed by the vocal so-called Ditimamolelo and Tumiso...

Ntuane wrote this to his campaign team in a document leaked to Mmegi titled, ‘BDP Reform Agenda Conversation; 22 Discussion Points’. The former Gaborone Bonnington South MP is contesting for the position of the BDP secretary general at...

Addressing the media Tuesday night, Motsamai said it is their role to develop a working relationship with those in power, to engage them on issues affecting their members. “Some issues are not for bargaining but for consultation and policy....

This will be a discussion point during a Labour Law Conference to be held at Grand Palm Hotel next week Monday and Tuesday. The conference, organised by the South African company, Business Communicator, is expected to be attended by managing...

This is in a matter in which a union sued the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime for refusing to unionise the parastatal’s workers. Justice Ranier Busang ruled in favour of the National Amalgamated Local and Central Government and...