Union leaders scolded for overstaying
Friday, December 09, 2022 | 430 Views |
Mavis Keogotsitse PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
She was amongst key speakers at the Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) central executive committee (CEC) meeting in Palapye this week.
The history of local trade unions is littered with tales of leaders who do not want to let go their positions because they are financially rewarding.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...