BOFEPUSU Presentation At ILO

The Public Service Act was just gazetted, which will replace the Public Service Act of 2008. In our view, this new Act is not fully in line with ILO principles on freedom of association.

For instance:

Section 2(1) defines “Appointing Authority” as any person who has the power, whether delegated or otherwise, to appoint any person to office in the public service and to exercise disciplinary control over that employee. The word ‘otherwise’ is ambiguous and may be interpreted to open up a delegation scope without limit.

Editor's Comment
We should care more for our infrastructure, road safety

These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...

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