Chief Justice to rule later

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Chief Justice Maruping Dibotlelo last week reserved judgment in a case in which the Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) and 17 former Ministry of Works and Communication employees are challenging the decision to retire them.

The 17 employees, who were working for the Central Transport Organisation (CTO) and the Department of Building and Electrical Engineering Services (DBES) were forced to retire early this year by the former permanent secretary, Carter Morupisi.

The Directorate of Intelligence and Security (DIS) is mentioned in court papers as one of the institutions that compiled a secret report that influenced the firing of some of the employees.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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