BTU propose a merger with BOSETU

Botswana Teachers Union (BTU) has written to the Botswana Sector of Educators Trade Union (BOSETU) proposing to amalgamate or federate as one teacher block.

Briefing the media yesterday, BTU secretary general Ibo Kenosi said they were worried with the state of affairs which leaves some teachers with a P0.00 balance because of dual membership to the unions.

“Some of our members are also members of BOSETU, besides them subscribing twice, some of them tend to borrow from micro lenders through both unions because we cannot cross check, and we end up overburdening the teachers,” he said.

Editor's Comment
BDP primaries leave a lot to be desired

The BDP as a party known to have ample resources has always held its primaries well in time, but this time around that was not the case. The first leg of the primaries was held last weekend, with the final leg being billed for the coming weekend. This time around, the BDP failed to shine in its primary elections. The elections were chaotic; most if not all polling stations didn't open at the specified time of 6am. Loyal BDP members braved the...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up