The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) is facing a significant challenge following a High Court ruling that demands the re-implementation of the delinked salary structure it had abolished in 2019. At that time, former President Dr. Mokgweetsi Masisi introduced the unitary salary structure known as Ntlole. However, the High Court has now overturned this decision, ruling that the termination of the delinked salary structure was carried out without proper consultation.
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