Labourers at Morupule B down tools over PPE

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PALAPYE: Employees of NEPEC 11, a sub-contractor under China National Electronic Equipment Corporation (CNEEC), have vowed not to return to work until their grievances are addressed.

CNEEC is a company engaged by the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) at the Morupule B Power Plant.

Over 97 employees are protesting against lack of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), low salaries, poor working conditions and being made to work without contracts, among others.

Editor's Comment
Khama and gov't must step right

Whilst the government seeks to clarify boundaries between elected councillors and Dikgosi, and Khama defends the autonomy of Bogosi, this dispute musn't spiral into division. All parties must step back, breathe, and commit to dialogue rooted in mutual respect and the rule of law.Botswana’s strength lies in its unique blend of modern democracy and deep-rooted tradition. Dikgosi, as custodians of culture and community justice, hold immense...

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