Retrenchments Threaten Legacy Of IDM Boss

She says poor communication and consultations are to blame for the confusion that reign among IDM workers in the three branches in Botswana, Swaziland and Lesotho. The workers fear they will get peanuts when they are retrenched anytime after the IDM board meeting in Swaziland next month. Kgosidintsi is hopeful that with better consultation and communication of the organisation's position on the issue, the restructuring process could be implemented smoothly.

 
She acknowledges that when retrenchment is looming, there is bound to be anxiety and fear. "It is not a nice thing to do. Retrenchment is about people's livelihoods. We understand these things," says Kgosidintsi.