The absent Permanent Secretary to the President

Elias Magosi, Permanent Secretary to the President PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Elias Magosi, Permanent Secretary to the President PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

The Public Service Act at Section 8 (1) establishes the office of Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP) as Head of Civil Service, and that such office is responsible for administration of the public service.

Among his duties, he appoints senior management in the public service, and introduces and manages public service management system and related reforms. In essence he has overall responsibility over all public officers. 

The PSP also happens to be Secretary to Cabinet.

Editor's Comment
Be careful on the road this festive season

Over the past weekend in Greater Gaborone, four people tragically lost their lives in separate accidents, a stark reminder of how vulnerable we are on the roads, especially during this busy time of year.The accidents, which claimed the lives of three pedestrians and one driver, paint a grim picture of the dangers faced by everyone on the road, not just motorists but also pedestrians. In one case, a young man was fatally struck by a truck whilst...

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