BOSETU Condemns Balopi Appointment

Mpho Balopi PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Mpho Balopi PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Botswana Sector of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) is against the appointment of Mpho Balopi as Minister for Employment, Labour Productivity and Skills Development as it is not based on merit.

In a statement, the union said it viewed the appointment by the President as uninformed and inappropriate.

“Balopi’s qualification and experience have nothing to do with labour, let alone skills development, save for his stint at NHRDS, Business Botswana and the HLCC.

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