Tensions rise at BMWU congress

BMWU members
BMWU members

The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) elective congress that was held in Tlokweng last week was marred by controversy and factional conflict.

The BMWU congress is held every four years where the executive committee has to account for the period and share the state of the union finances.

In all the four years, the outgoing committee’s books left a lot to be desired.  Their three financial reports showed that some money could not be accounted for.

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