The strike continues. Some news has been circulating on Facebook which turned out to be rumors. The headlines are from all over the country so it sounds like alot; but in Maun, things haven't been violent as far as I can see. Of course, things can change and we're keeping a low profile. Just some headlines:
Teacher stabbing allegations untrue-The Botswana Gazette
Allegations of a teacher being stabbed to death in G West and a head teacher in Mahalapye being in a critical state after having been beaten by students circulated across Face Book and the internet yesterday. Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Christopher Mbulawa, has called these allegations untrue, urging people to “listen to the police and not to Face Book.” He further added that should such a death have occurred, “it would not have been possible to conceal it.”
Government 'fires' striking doctors - Mmegi Online
Government has purported to fire all striking essential services workers, among them doctors, nurses, and pharmacy technicians, after they refused to heed its ultimatum to resume duties. Last week government ordered essential services workers to resume duties or face dismissal, among them were doctors who downed stethoscopes in demand for a 16% pay rise and better working conditions. The warning followed a court ruling that the workers should not be on strike. The workers have through the Botswana Federation of Public Sector Unions (BOFEPUSU), appealed the decision of the Industrial Court. The essential services workers have however insisted that they will not resume duties.However the workers have not received letters of dismissal as government says the letters will be ready in five days, according to a Btv news bulletin.
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