BHC court defence crumbles as judge rejects legal mandate

Tuesday, July 07, 2026 | 290 Views |

Botswana Housing Corporation (BHC) cannot be represented in an urgent employment case because it failed to file a valid power of attorney and board resolution authorising its lawyers to act for the corporation, a court has ruled.

Justice Nthomiwa Nthomiwa of the Maun High Court made the determination last Friday in a case brought by Pogiso Thapelo, Richard Chilisa and Samantha Chabata, who are challenging their removal from the parastatal’s employ.

The three applicants want the court to declare that letters issued on June 19, 2026, titled 'Early Release from Contract of Employment', are unlawful and should be set aside.

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