Botswana: BDF Gets P5bn to Settle Pension Matters

Gaborone — Government has allocated P5 billion for the next financial year to settle outstanding BDF pension transfer values.

This follows a major decision to adjust the pension denominator for nearly 10,000 personnel. Answering a question in Parliament on Tuesday, Minister for State President, Defence and Security, Mr Moeti Mohwasa revealed that 9,972 military personnel were eligible for such enhancements, comprising 5,560 separated members and 4,412 serving members.

Minister Mohwasa said…