the monitor

BOPEU demands revocation of executives' overtime pay

Martin Gabobake
Martin Gabobake

The Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) has raised questions over the government’s decision to grant a 15% allowance on basic salaries to executive-level public servants.

The union believes the approval of such may be unlawful and is seeking the authorities to reverse the decision.

BOPEU’s concerns arise from a recent appearance of the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) director, Gaone Macholo, before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as the union threw accusations at the latter and the Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP).

Editor's Comment
Our digital safety is in our hands

That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up