No resolution for BOPEU to withdraw from BOFEPUSU

BOFEPUSU at High Court during one of labour issues case.PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE
BOFEPUSU at High Court during one of labour issues case.PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

I think it is imperative to give a historic background regarding BCSA/BOPEU decision to remain as a neutral labour movement in so far as party politics are concerned.

The firm decision was taken following the former president of Botswana Civil Service Association, Oganne Maroba’s well-thought of speech delivered at BCSA 56th Annual General Conference held on December 7, 1998, at Mater Spei College in Francistown.

In his 10-page speech, Maroba stated that as a matter of principle civil servants should continue to refrain from participation in politics because they are expected to serve the public impartially without political influence.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...

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