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Labour minister criticises rigid office culture hindering productivity

The News

Labour and Home Affairs minister Pius Mokgware marked World Productivity Day by criticising entrenched workplace policies and attitudes in Botswana, arguing that unnecessary office requirements harm productivity and competitiveness when remote work could be equally effective.

Why it matters

Labour minister challenges workplace rigidity as a barrier to productivity, reflecting evolving national work-culture debates.

5 hours ago · Mmegi →

Politics

  1. Labour minister criticises rigid office culture hindering productivity

    Labour and Home Affairs minister Pius Mokgware marked World Productivity Day by criticising entrenched workplace policies and attitudes in Botswana, arguing that unnecessary office requirements harm productivity and competitiveness when remote work could be equally effective.

    5 hours ago · Mmegi →

Business

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Mining & Energy

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    5 hours ago · Mmegi →

Culture

  1. DStv showcases new movies including Nuremberg and The Housemaid

    DStv has curated a selection of new Hollywood films for July, including the historical drama Nuremberg and the psychological thriller The Housemaid. The service also offers family-friendly programming for children on M-Net Movies 4.

    5 hours ago · Mmegi →

Sport

  1. Raguin contests Wimbledon qualifying rounds in London

    Junior Sportsperson of the Year Raguin will compete in the Wimbledon qualifying tournament today and tomorrow at Roehampton, London, needing to win two consecutive matches to qualify for the main draw.

    7 hours ago · Mmegi →

Opinion

  1. Botswana's consumer spending undercuts industrial development

    The country pursues industrialisation and investment while its citizens consume heavily and depend on South African industries, creating a mismatch between economic aspirations and purchasing patterns.

    5 hours ago · Mmegi →

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