Gov't ordered to pay over P3M workers arrears

Lobatse High Court PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Lobatse High Court PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Government has been ordered to pay Ministry of Agriculture Development and Food Security employees over P3million following a failed promotions and progressions on time.

The ministry workers had taken government to court complaining, amongst other things, of salary arrears, scarce skills allowance arrears, leave days and overtime allowance arrears.

Lobatse High Court judges, Reuben Lekorwe and Gaolapelwe Ketlogetswe handed the judgements on June 30, 2020 and June 19, 2020 respectively as the workers were in two groups and had appeared separately before the judges seeking the same reliefs.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up