Khama, BDP MPs differ on salaries
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Just yesterday, two more MPs, Liakat Kablay of Letlhakeng West and Raynor Makosha Nata/Gweta joined the three-week chorus also calling for a hike in salaries. Others who have spoken before them have bravely called for salary increment.
Kablay said that government must also institute investigations into causes of poor academic performance by students in Kweneng West, something he said has led to the area being the most impoverished in the country. He urged government to invest more in education of young people than any other sectors as education can help people uplift the living standards of their families and relatives. He further urged government to improve ISPAAD and avail transport for agricultural demonstrators and veterinary officers whom he said sometimes walk long distances to do their work.
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....