UB's rebuke of protesting workers misguided
Friday, July 17, 2020

Under fire: The author says the UB abandoned its moral duties PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
For those in the informal sector, the effects have been devastating as the economy sheds jobs on a daily basis.
In Botswana, our economy has been predicted to shrink when compared to other years. In these trying times one would hope that there is unity of purpose to preserve jobs and to ensure that those on the fringes of the economy are not exploited.
With both sides entrenched in legal battles and public spats, the risk to public health, trust in institutions, and the welfare of doctors grows by the day. It's time for cooler heads to prevail. The government and BDU must return to the negotiating table, not with threats, but with a shared commitment to resolve this crisis fairly and urgently.At the heart of this dispute lies a simple truth: doctors aren't just employees but guardians...