Vacancies in government hit 3507

Despite President Ian Khama's vow to fill vacancies in government departments when he took over in April 2008, the situation is getting worse, at least according to a presentation in parliament yesterday by Lesego Motsumi, Minister of Presidential affairs and public administration.

Presenting her budget proposal for 2010/11 Motsumi revealed that the number of vacancies in December last year was 3507 compared to 3228 of the manpower establishment in December 2008. This represents a 0.05% increase from the previous year rate.

Khama vowed to crack the whip and ensure that vacancies are filled with the view of providing employment to many unemployed university graduates.

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