New Industrial Projects Promise Employment and Skills Transfer for Batswana
Botswana’s push toward industrialisation and economic diversification is gaining strong momentum, with landmark investments in the hemp and cement sectors...
BOPEU rejects GCC move to evict informal traders
The Botswana Public Employees Union (BOPEU) has strongly condemned the planned eviction of informal traders by the Gaborone City Council...
Doctors Blame Health Crisis on Lack of Leadership
Doctors say Botswana’s deepening health care crisis stems from poor leadership within the Ministry of Health. Speaking at a press...
Government launches Department of Employment Services to tackle unemployment
In a bold effort to curb Botswana’s persistently high unemployment, the government has launched the Department of Employment Services, aiming...
BMWU demands urgent action over unpaid wages at Masama coal mine
The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) is calling for immediate intervention over unpaid salaries at Masama Coal Mine, where workers...
Ministry accused of failing workers as PAC probes labour abuses
An investigation by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) into the Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs (MLHA) has exposed systemic...
Poor education undermines youth entrepreneurship, expert warns
The substandard quality of education in Botswana poses a significant threat to the growth of youth entrepreneurship, a local expert...
Pressure mounts on government over civil servant salaries
As the cost of living continues to soar, the government is under mounting pressure to adjust public servants’ salaries in...
Youth urged to change attitudes towards jobs
An expert says youth unemployment in Botswana is fuelled by young people’s attitudes and socio-cultural perceptions, which limit their career...
Resources hamper industrial court
Limited resources have hampered the Industrial Court's ability to resolve trade disputes and maintain positive industrial relations, according to the...
