Letsholo wants minimum wage to be increased

Letsholo’s proposal is to up all levels of minimum wage starting at P1,750 for domestic workers. The MP says during consultations with his constituents, the issue of the rising cost of living is high up on the agenda with the majority appealing for a high minimum wage. “People are complaining that they can no longer afford to buy anything because things are very expensive. Some residents of my area are worried that prices have been increased but people are still getting low minimum wage,” said Letsholo.

He continued: “When was the last review of the minimum wage conducted, and what were the primary factors and considerations that informed this review; to what extent has inflation impacted the purchasing power of Botswana, and how has this affected the necessity for an adjustment to the minimum wage”.