More benefits as Masisi’s monthly earnings exceed P100, 000
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 | 4090 Views |
Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC: KENNEDY RANMOKONE
Since the salary increase in April 2019, President Masisi has been earning P89,588 per month. With the upcoming adjustment, his monthly income will rise to P110,425, excluding allowances. This revelation unfolded yesterday at the National Assembly when Minister of State President Kabo Morwaeng tabled the Salaries and Allowances Amendment Bill for Members of Parliament (MP) and Ntlo ya Dikgosi representatives.
President Masisi will be the first Botswana President to receive this benefit of a constituency allowance at the rate of P232,544.16 per annum.
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