Divide and rule!

The government has put into effect a four percent salary increment for the Botswana Defence Force (BDF), the Botswana Police Service, and other non-unionised members of the public service.

The increment extends to Village Development Committees, old age pensioners, war veterans, and home-based caregivers, amongst others. 

The decision flew in the face of ongoing negotiations between unions representing public servants and the employer party.

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Solution needed for Hatsalatladi cracks

Despite the residents’ relentless struggle and enduring fears, government has yet to provide a clear and comprehensive solution to this alarming issue. For decades, the villagers have lived under the shadow of these ominous cracks, fearing the possibility of the earth swallowing them whole. This fear is not unfounded, as the damage extends beyond psychological distress to homes, fields, and ultimately, the livelihoods of the community. The...

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