Barclays Bank enlisted to pay ex-miners pensions
Friday, December 15, 2017
Injuries and deaths due to accidents in mines occasionally present the greatest immediate health hazards such as pneumoconiosis and tuberculosis, which are caused by the inhalation of dust. The diseases remain the major long-term occupational hazard for mine workers. To some mine workers, these damages show some time after retiring.
For years now, getting compensation for work-related dangers at mines remains a struggle for ex-employees and their families. This is why, the Botswana Labour Migrant Association (BoLAMA) in partnership with Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA), has enlisted Barclays Bank Botswana as their partner that will be facilitating ex-miners’ pensions after introducing its new payment regiment.
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...