BOFEPUSU Boss Attacks Khama

Johannes Tshukudu. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Johannes Tshukudu. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

PALAPYE: Botswana Federation of Public, Private and Parastatal Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) president, Johannes Tshukudu has hit out at former president, Ian Khama over the ‘ill-treatment’ of workers in the last decade.

Addressing a Botswana Sector of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) pre-conference debate here Thursday, Tshukudu accused Khama’s administration of oppressing workers. He said Khama thought he had power over everyone below him when he was still president.

“It’s a shame that in the past 10 years, Parliament turned into a place that brought about laws, which abused workers,” said Tshukudu. He said there was a clear indication that workers in Botswana were taken for granted, yet the country is where it is in terms of development because of the same workers.

Editor's Comment
Watch your tongue Mr President

While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...

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