Monkge's firing: The other side of the story

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Monkge

There is more than meets the eye in the recent abrupt firing of permanent secretary in the Ministry of Basic Education (MoBE), Dr. Collie Monkge. Whilst the appointing authority is empowered by the law to bring order to the wayward public service, it seems the firing was done without considering the other side of the story. Mmegi Staff Writer RYDER GABATHUSE follows the story that has sparked national debate

FRANCISTOWN: The official version of Monkge’s forced exit has to do with the strong language he used to reprimand what he deemed as unacceptable levels of performance.

Apparently, government relied upon a secret recording of the proceedings of an internal staff meeting that Monkge addressed.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

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...

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