Gov�t must save BCL jobs

UDC believes government must save jobs
UDC believes government must save jobs

The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has noted government-owned BCL mine’s decision to retrench workers at the its Selebi-Phikwe and Francistown operations. More workers will be retrenched in Selebi-Phikwe than Francistown.

This comes after it was reported that nationally there has been a decline in the total number of employed by 2%. Selebi-Phikwe has in the last Census noted a decline in population growth as a result of decline in opportunities in the town. 

This is also happening at a time when the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) government has come up with an  Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) which it says aims to create employment and boost economic growth.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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