Tax changes put pressure on wages, hiring and labour costs
Botswana’s proposed Income Tax Bill 2025 carries significant implications for the labour market, forcing employers to rethink retention strategies for...
Youth businesses need affirmative action, says govt
Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe said some business funding models disadvantage youth because they are overly uniform and loan-dependent, failing to...
Absa, FNBB shine as top Employers
The Top Employers Institute (TEI) has recognised leading banks in Botswana for embedding people-centric leadership into their core business strategies,...
Experts warn pension system overly protective
NBFIRA believes its supervisory approach is risk-based and member-focused Botswana’s pension system may be so heavily protected that it is failing...
Top firms show gaps in workforce and safety disclosures
An analysis of 30 companies listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) has revealed significant weaknesses in their reporting on...
World Bank warns climate change could push Batswana into poverty
Extreme weather could cut Botswana’s economy by up to seven percent by 2050 if growth-sustaining policies are not put in...
Government labour reforms aim to empower workers, boost job creation
Botswana’s recent labour reforms demonstrate the government’s commitment to empowering workers and improving workplace conditions, says Minister of Labour and...
UBASSU approves new UB Council
The University of Botswana Academic and Senior Support Staff Union (UBASSU) has expressed support for the appointment of new University...
BONU says health needs major reforms
The Botswana Nurses Union (BONU) has urged the Umbrella for Democratic Change government to prioritise healthcare, warning that the sector...
Youth Jobs Plan Divides Government and Labour Unions
• Chombo outlines several initiatives aimed at addressing youth unemployment and promoting empowerment. • BOFEPUSU says government of offering “vague...
