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Union demands Boko’s intervention in the BR GM saga

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Botswana Transport and General Workers Union (BTGWU) general-secretary, Thapelo Molefe, is pushing for the immediate reinstatement of Paul Masena as General Manager (GM) of Botswana Railways (BR), arguing that his return is critical to stabilising leadership before the ongoing forensic audit gains momentum.

Molefe, in a letter addressed to President Duma Boko, said Masena is best placed to “restore stability at BR” and should be given full authority to appoint directors who can bring back effective management. Masena remains under suspension. Molefe further insists that the ongoing forensic audit must not only continue but also be broadened to safeguard the integrity of employees’ contributions and maintain their trust. They demand that the final report be made public.

In addition, Molefe raised alarm over funds from the sale of the remaining 17% shares in the Rail Park Mall, stressing that national assets must be shielded from mismanagement. To prevent further financial losses, he called for the immediate restriction of spending powers currently held by the General Manager and her management team. This, he said, would ensure resources are directed toward complying with a pension fund court order rather than being wasted.

Editor's Comment
Human rights are sacred

It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...

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