Public servants deserve better than union infighting

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...

The Monitor Editor | 28 July 2026

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Public servants deserve better than union infighting

The decision by the Maun High Court to reserve judgment until October 30 in a dispute over the constitutionality of the Public Service Bargaining Council (PSBC) leaves Botswana’s public service collective bargaining process in limbo.