Momentum gathers as BITC takes shape

Mmegi: "If someone can fit into a position with a little help, we will assist in terms of upping their skills. If someone cannot fit and cannot be helped with upskilling, we will then follow what the labour laws require." The two parastatals are also expected to move from their current premises into a new BITC office currently being identified. Beside these, the CEO is expected to guide the harmonisation of systems and processes from the two organisations and have these fully functional by October 1, 2012.

Ex-employees accuse Debswana of unfair dismissal

Mmegi: The two had agreed to be redeployed within the company. However, they say that by March this year, Debswana told them that it had not found positions for them and terminated their contracts. A letter signed by a senior manager in the engineering department reads thus: "... a recommendation was made to retire you on medical grounds as you are not able to perform your contractual job and that the company has been unable to offer re-deployment at a lower level or similar position."