Mbiganyi Gaekgotswe
Mbiganyi Gaekgotswe is the general secretary of the Botswana Mineworkers Union (BMWU), known for advocating for the rights and welfare of mineworkers in Botswana. Recently, he has been in the news for addressing the financial mismanagement and alleged misconduct surrounding the Mupane Gold Mine, which has been closed since March 2022 due to insolvency and unpaid dues to workers. Gaekgotswe has played a crucial role in intervening on behalf of the mineworkers, highlighting issues related to the sale of the mine and the lack of governmental support in addressing their concerns.
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Recent news mentions
Mbiganyi Gaekgotswe, the BMWU general secretary, stated that MCM terminated its service agreement with BR-BB Joint Venture due to cash-flow challenges.
BPC arrears cost MCM contractor jobs – BMWU :: Mmegi Online
Botswana· 2025-04-28
Mbiganyi Gaekgotswe is the general secretary of the Botswana Mineworkers Union who spoke about the failures in the implementation of the Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme.
Mupane Gold Mine goes on sale :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-22Mbiganyi Gaekgotswe is the general secretary of the Botswana Mineworkers Union who has raised concerns about the mismanagement of Mupane Gold Mine.
The good times pass Mupane by :: Mmegi OnlineBotswana· 2025-04-09