Forty-six lose jobs at Bokamoso
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
The director of marketing and communications at the hospital, Thabiso Botlhole said the retrenchment exercise came after intensive consultations between employee representatives and the institution's management.
He said that the retrenchment affected all departments and was guided by the principle of operational efficiency as per the Employment Act, which places emphasis on qualifications, skills, experience and the current and future needs of the organisation.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....