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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).

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