Public Service Act

2026-08-032026-10-27

News reports

Order a long-term news report on Public Service Act

Every mention in the Botswanan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.

In coverage

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October 2026
21 OctMmegi
… He held that the creation of temporary structures, including a Joint Interim Secretariat and a Reference Committee, was necessary to bring the Council into operation and fell within the powers conferred by the Public Service Act. …
Manual Workers punching way above its weight – Court
August 2026
3 AugMmegi
… He further argued that Section 5(4) of the Public Service Act protected employees who were already in service when the TSA was repealed from being subjected to less favourable conditions of service. …
Court rejects ex- teacher’s bid to return to work

Politics

High Court rules NALCGPWU lacks standing in PSBC dispute

The News

Justice Maripe ruled in the High Court in Maun on October 16 that the National Amalgamated Local Central Government and Parastatal Workers Union was "punching way above its weight" by challenging the Public Service Bargaining Council's constitution and the appointment of its secretary and deputy secretary, finding the Council's constitution remains intact and that the union should apply for membership if it wishes to participate.

21 October 2026 · Mmegi →

Wednesday 21 October

High Court rules NALCGPWU lacks standing in PSBC dispute
Justice Maripe ruled in the High Court in Maun on October 16 that the National Amalgamated Local Central Government and Parastatal Workers Union was "punching way above its weight" by challenging the Public Service Bargaining Council's constitution and the appointment of its secretary and deputy secretary, finding the Council's constitution remains intact and that the union should apply for membership if it wishes to participate.
21 October 2026 · Mmegi →

Monday 3 August

Court dismisses ex-teacher's challenge to compulsory retirement
Justice Ranier Busang rejected Cassius Tamaki's bid to review his forced retirement at age 60, finding he failed to establish that the government's decision was unlawful or breached legitimate expectations. The ruling confirms that public officers who move from teaching into non-teaching positions become subject to the retirement conditions of their new posts.
3 August 2026 · Mmegi →