Dixon-Warren Dismisses MP�s Spy Talk

He alleged in a statement passed to this publication that the provisional liquidator, Nigel Dixon-Warren intimidates workers and it appears he sends spies to the MP’s Kgotla meetings. “Some union leaders and employees are facing disciplinary charges for comments made at a Kgotla meeting that I addressed at Selebi-Phikwe Primary School during my constituency tour,” he said.

Keorapetse said the liquidator must get the message clear that the country’s democracy is anchored on free speech at public gatherings. He said it is at such platforms that views are freely exchanged unfettered, amongst others, labour issues. “The intimidation is unfair and uncalled for,” he said. He further claimed that the liquidator has delayed signing of a collective labour agreement with Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) on care and maintenance works and it is difficult to protect these workers against unfair labour practices, including occupational health and safety matters.