BR veteran loses appeal against dismissal
Tuesday, August 02, 2016
Motshereganyi Timothy, who was employed by BR from 1987 until his dismissal in 2005 following a disciplinary hearing, had sought to be reinstated or be awarded an increase in his exit package as he claimed that he been dismissed unfairly.
Last week the CoA bench dealt Timothy a heavy blow when it dismissed his appeal on the grounds that reinstatement was out of the question as evidence had shown that the relationship between the parties had irrevocably broken down.
The Francistown Umbrella Informal Sector chairperson, David Mbulawa, has highlighted this growing concern, revealing that many local traders are using their licences to facilitate the entry of foreign goods into the market at a fee.Fronting undermines the very fabric of our local economy. It allows foreign traders to exploit the system designed to benefit Batswana, using local licences to cross borders and sell goods at prices intended for local...