Okavango Delta workers abused-PAC told

PAC meeting PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
PAC meeting PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Batswana working in the Okavango Delta are said to be suffering abuse at the hands of their employers.

Their ill treatment remains the country’s nightmare something that calls for immediate attention. 

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) raised the concern about the matter when addressing complaints about labour issues overwhelming the Ministry of Employment, Labour, Productivity and Skills Development. Batswana working in the delta are reportedly suffering at the hands of their employers as besides being ill-treated, they are underpaid and working under poor conditions.

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