Nursing Association To Unionise - At Last

Finally, the Nursing Association of Botswana (NAB) will unionise. After registering as a union, NAB will be well positioned to address nurses' professional and labour issues that have dragged on for years.

In a press release, NAB stated that the opportunity for public service employees to unionise arose in 2002 when major amendments were made to the Botswana Employment Act and the Trade Unions and Employment Act of 2006. 

NAB has not been able to bargain with the government as a major employer and other employers on labour issues, including nurses' welfare.

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The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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