�Construction the most hazardous job in Botswana�
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Presenting the figures during a Pitso yesterday, Minister Edwin Batshu said data showed that the numbers of workers injured on the job were generally high. According to the figures, 1,173 work related injuries were recorded in 2011, 1,251 in 2012 and 1, 127 last year.
“Data also indicates that male employees are the ones who are injured the most,” Batshu said. “Maybe there are some factors attributable to this trend.” These factors include that workplace injuries are highest in male dominated sectors such as building, construction, Botswana Defence Force and Botswana Police Service.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...