More benefits as Masisi’s monthly earnings exceed P100, 000

Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC: KENNEDY RANMOKONE
Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC: KENNEDY RANMOKONE

The financial perks of the highest office in the land have finally come to fruition. President Mokgweetsi Masisi will now receive a constituency allowance of P19,378 per month, pushing his monthly earnings to over P100,000 with a salary increase of approximately P20,837. This adjustment will take effect in April 2024.

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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