Labour and state of the nation - a prelude

President Ian Khama will deliver his second State of the Nation Address on November 08, 2010.

This article looks ahead at what workers and trade unions could expect from the address and puts across priority areas for labour and employment.

Economic Recovery, Jobs and Social Security
We expect the address to give a brief global economic outlook to contextualise our economy's performance, especially minerals which are most vulnerable to global demand.

Editor's Comment
Seeking counselling is not sign of weakness

Unfortunately, in this part of the world, it is very rare for individuals to mind their mental health. This does not start today, and sadly, even children with certain mental health challenges get the stick regularly instead of proper diagnosis and professional assistance. Counselling, just like going for physical examinations, is very necessary for general well-being. Many Batswana are dealing with different challenges. These difficulties can...

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