Gov't takes doctors to court over strike

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A legal showdown with potential repercussions for labour relations and essential services is unfolding at the Industrial Court in Gaborone.

The Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) and the Attorney General have initiated legal proceedings against the Botswana Doctors Union (BDU) in connection with a contentious strike carried out by doctors within the health services sector.

Outlined in a Notice of Motion submitted to the court, the DPSM and the Attorney General, as the applicants, are pursuing several pivotal orders:

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Kudos to Botswana Police Service, other security entities

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