NEWS BULLETIN

By Cde Karabo Babutsi BOSETU Gender desk held its Annual Disability Forum at Majestic Five Hotel in Palapye on 21 November 2025. The forum was held under the theme “Amplifying Rights, Promoting Respect and Equality for People with Disabilities.” The event , organised by the BOSETU Gender Desk, brought together comrades living with disabilities and stakeholders working in the disability sector . BOSETU Gender desk held its Annual Disability Forum at Majestic Five Hotel in Pala

By Cde Oreeditse Nyatso As Botswana Sector of Educators Trade Union, we stand deeply concerned and disheartened by the state of our education system under the leadership of the Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Hon. Nono Kgafela Mokoka. It has been nearly a year since her appointment, yet there is little to show in terms of vision, reform, or progress in addressing the real challenges confronting teachers and learners.

CdeGaamangwe Mokube On 5 August 2025, the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, together with the Ministry of Sports, officially launched the long-awaited return of school sports in Lobatse. While stakeholders agree that the revival was overdue, the decision to integrate it within the standard 8-hour workday has sparked frustration, confusion, and outright rejection from educators. According to the Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Ms. Nono Kgafela Mokok

Cde Oreeditse Nyatso After months of intense negotiations marred by bad faith and injustice, the 2025/2026 salary talks between the 5+1 cooperating trade unions and the Directorate of Public Service Management (DPSM) have finally concluded — marking an end torment by DPSM. The two parties have reached an agreement that will see A3 to A2 salary scales receive a Housing and Upkeep Allowance of P653.00, while A1 to D1 scales will receive P400.00. This outcome, while modest in