BMWU concerned over salary crisis at Masama
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 150 Views |
Grounded: Masama Mine operations have been suspended for months PIC: MINERGYCOAL.COM
In a statement, the union condemned the situation as a deep injustice that has driven many mine workers and their families into severe financial distress.
The BMWU said the prolonged non-payment of wages represents not only a breach of contract but also a violation of human rights, warning that it undermines the principles of fairness and social justice on which Botswana’s labour system is built.
For too long, the state of many public schools has been a source of shame. We have all seen the pictures and heard the stories of broken windows, unreliable water and electricity, topped by classrooms that are not fit for proper learning. The establishment of the Education Infrastructure and Management Company Ltd (EIMC) signals that authorities are finally ready to take this problem seriously. We must commend the government for this initiative....