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.
More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...