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Botswana Parliament addresses former MPs' post-tenure employment and financial challenges
via Mmegi1 min read
National Assembly Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse has acknowledged that many former Members of Parliament face difficulties finding employment after leaving office. To address this, the National Assembly is establishing a savings and credit cooperative SACCOS and exploring investment, insurance, and retirement solutions. Keorapetse stated that while special rights protect MPs during their tenure, many struggle with employability and insufficient retirement benefits afterwards. The National Assembly Credit and Cooperative Society, or SACCOS, is being registered with assistance from the Botswana Savings and Credit Cooperative Association BOSCCA to provide financial support to former MPs.
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