Recession plan doesn’t include job cuts – Debswana
Friday, January 20, 2023 | 1100 Views |
Holding steady: Debswana says jobs are not on the line this year PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
The diamond giant last week announced that it was developing plans against a possible slowdown or recession in global economic activity, which would impact on the demand for the precious stones.
“The high-level plan currently has no bearing on manpower, given that the voluntary separation programme was concluded at the end of 2022,” Debswana officials said on Monday in a response to BusinessWeek enquiries.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...