Court rules against Khama, DPSM

BOFEPUSU members
BOFEPUSU members

Lobatse High Court ruled against President Ian Khama’s unilateral decisions on the working conditions of civil servants, saying the Bargaining Council is the sole decision maker recognised by the law

Justice Michael Leburu has ruled that President Ian Khama has no power to decide on the conditions of public service including salaries.

The Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU) had approached the court seeking definition of the role of the Public Sector Bargaining Council (PSBC).

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