Shock as unemployment levels decline
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Statistics Botswana statistician general, Anna Majelantle told the media yesterday that Botswana’s total population aged 18 years and above was estimated at 1.268 million of which 838,002 were economically active.
“Of the 838,002 economically active population, 147,101 were unemployed with the private sector remaining the largest employer at 44.6%.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...