BOSETU NATEX

2021 - 2024

NATEX (the National Executive Committee), which is chosen every three years, oversees BOSETU. The NATEX is responsible for setting the strategic direction of BOSETU and ensuring that its policies and activities are aligned with vision and mission.

Cde.Winston Radikolo

PRESIDENT

Cde.Winston Radikolo

PRESIDENT

Winston Radikolo is a qualified Biology Teacher. He is currently the President of the Botswana Sector of Educators Union and a member of the National Executive Committee.

Winston holds a Bachelor of Education (Science) from the University of Botswana. He further holds MSC in Strategic Management from the University of Derby. Other professional qualifications are.

Postgraduate Certificate in Enterprise Risk Management from BICA
Certificate of Proficiency Long Term from IISA
Certificate of Proficiency Long Term- Practice from IISA
Certificate In Leadership and Development IDM Botswana
Certificate in Labour Relations BOCODOL- Botswana
Certificate in Strategic Management UNISA SA

Botusafe Board members and a Member of the Risk and Audit committee from 2018 up to date
PEUBO Board Members from 2017 up to date

A member of the Institute of Directors South Africa ( IODSA)

Cde. Mogomotsi Motshegwa

Vice PRESIDENT

Cde. Tobokani Rari

SECRETARY GENERAL

Cde. Botshelo Maruatona

Vice SECRETARY GENERAL

Cde. Odirile Aboneng

NATIONAL TREASURER

Cde. Mmoloki Bopa

NATIONAL ORGANISING SECRETARY

Cde. Karabo Rampha

SECRETARY FOR RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Cde. Oreeditse Nyatso

PUBLICITY SECRETARY

Cde. Hildah Keitumetse

SECRETARY FOR GENDER AFFAIRS

Cde. Hildah Keitumetse

SECRETARY FOR GENDER AFFAIRS

Mrs Hildah Keitumetse nee Bakani is a teacher at Francistown Senior Secondary School. She is offering Chemistry and holding the post of Senior Teacher 1.

She started her teaching career in 1997 after completing her Bachelor of Science (Education) from the University of Botswana. She also completed Post Graduate Certificate in Organisational Development with St Paul University, Manila. She is now doing her master’s degree in Organisational Development with the same University. The first appointment was in Dikgatlho CJSS in Kudumatse, then moved to Moeng College in 2000. In 2008 she was promoted to the post of Senior Teacher 1 Chemistry and transferred to Shashe River School, where she has been there until May 2023 and transferred to FSS.

Mrs Keitumetse joined BOSETU, by then as an association BOFESETE in 1998.
In 2004 she joined the union leadership structure as the President of Womens Wing Tswapong Region under the leadership of Comrade Solomon Batsietswe.
In 2009 she was coopted into the Shashe River School cell Committee as a gender representative.
In 2011 she became the Vice Regional Chair of Tonota Region.
2012 she took the position of the regional chairperson.
In 2014 BOSETU went through restructuring and Tonota Region, Francistown Region and North East Regions were merged to be one region called North East Region. Mrs Keitumetse again became the Vice Regional Chairperson of North East Region as well as the Branch Chairperson of Tonota Central branch.
That very year she also formed part of the National Grievance Committee.
In 2017 she became the Regional Chairperson of North East and continued sitting in the National Grievance committee.
In 2021 Mrs Keitumetse was elected as an additional Member of the BOSETU National Executive Committee, where she was attached to the Secretariat Desk.
She was coopted in the Constitutional Review Committee, National Grievance Committee as well as the National Labour Relations Committee
May 2023 Mrs Keitumetse was coopted as the BOSETU National Secretary for Gender Affairs.
Mrs Keitumetse has been instrumental in resourcing workshops in the North East Region particularly on statues like the Public Service Act as well as the Employment act.
She also resourced in various forums of the union on women leadership even in the church.

Cde. Ndiyapo Modimo

SECRETARY FOR SPORTS AND CULTURE

Cde. Monica Legwale

SECRETARY FOR HEALTH & SAFETY

Cde. Mosa Modise

SECRETARY FOR PRE & PRIMARY SECTOR

Cde. Thomas Kajuu

SECRETARY FOR SECONDARY SECTOR

Cde. Thomas Kajuu

SECRETARY FOR SECONDARY SECTOR

QUALIFICATION
LLB(UNISA), Bed(Secondary)UB

MOTTO
The Purpose of Life is Life of Purpose
PROFILE SUMMARY
21 years of experience of teaching Mathematics. 21 years of Continuous Union Activism, with more than 1.5 decades in the NGC. Active advocacy and representation of members at ministerial committees, sectoral bargaining committee, mediation, arbitration and Industrial Court. Also participated in drafting a lot of union policies and the constitution.
KEY DELIVERABLES
Speedy and effective labour disputes resolution Harmonious Industrial Relations Ambassador and Representative of the Union

Cde. Benjamin Seema

SECRETARY FOR TERTIARY SECTOR

Cde. Benjamin Seema

SECRETARY FOR TERTIARY SECTOR

“Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

Mr Benjamin Seema is a self-motivated individual with an immense drive to explore emerging Information Communication Technologies and adapt them into mainstream teaching and learning. I am in possession of a Master of Science Degree in Education, Technology and Society (ETS) acquired in 2013 from the University of Bristol, United Kingdom. Currently employed at MCE as Head of Department for Educational Technology and Learning Resource Centre. My responsibilities among others include development of e-Learning Instructional Materials as well and resourcing college staff on the use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning with a view to encourage continuous professional development and lifelong learning.

My Journey in BOSETU started in 1998 as a member of the then BOFESETE. It will be my passion for justice and the need for workplace harmony that will see my desire to serve in the structures of the Union being ignited. Having previously served in the National Executive Committee of the Botswana Integrated Sports Association (BISA both as Publicity Secretary 2005,2006 & Secretary General 2006 - 2010) made the task an easy one to undertake since I was not new to leadership roles.

2017 to Date Secretary for Tertiary Sector
2015 to 2017 Regional Chairperson – Kweneng Region
2014 to 2015 Branch Secretary – MCE / Ditsweletse Branch

Degrees and Credentials

M.Sc (ETS) University of Bristol – 2013 Pass with Merit
B.Ed (D&T) University of Botswana – 1998 Second Class Second Division 2(ii)

Lifelong learning is the ongoing process of learning in various contexts from childhood and adulthood to old age. Newton D Baker posits that "The man who graduates today and stops learning tomorrow is uneducated the day after." Hence the following credentials have been added through short courses and workshops.

Post Graduate Certificate – Organizational Development – March 2022
Anti Money Laundering For Non-Banking Institutions – July 2022
Basic Blended Leaning Course Design Using Moodle – March 2022
Corporate Governance – March 2022
Public Relations Level 1 – May 2017
Corporate Governance: King IV Understanding and Interpreting Financial Statements – April 2018
Strategy and Budgeting Course – October 2008

Roles in BOSETU include among others;

Serving in the Joint Collective Bargaining Forum (JCBF) at BIUST
Serving in the Constitutional Review Committee

Cde. Tuelo Kebenne

ADDITIONAL MEMBER

Cde. Ned Phatshwane

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Cde. Ned Phatshwane

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

A self-motivated and very dependable person with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. Strongly beliefs in upholding agreed team values for the achievement of the organisation’s vision, goals and integrity. Having worked in different market sectors, he has developed excellent skills in dealing with various personalities, complex operational and business challenges as well as strategic issues. He has ample experience in various fields such as finance, market research, marketing, project appraisal, customer services, project management, change management, financial products development, retailing, etc. He has been involved in many institutions at executive management levels.

He started his career as a Planning Officer in the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning where he was engaged in the appraisal of projects and their monitoring after completing his degree in Statistics and Economics from the University of Botswana. He then went for further studies in the United Kingdom where he completed his Post-Graduate Diploma in Economics at the University of East Anglia and proceeded to complete his masters in Development Economics while still working for the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.

He was elevated to become Economist upon finishing his masters and in search of more personal growth, he joined Botswana Savings Bank as an Economic Planner. He was latter elevated to become Head of Business Development in the same Bank where he was responsible for developing banking products and monitoring their performance. He addition, was tasked to collate and analyse the general performance of the Bank. He moved to BotswanaPost in 2006 where he became Head of Retail and in charge of the Branch network of 121 outlets and heading around 660 personnel. Ned moved to become Group CEO of Pule Group in 2012 after which he joined BOSETU as General Manager Commercial Wing. Ned also has Masters in Business Administration with the University of Botswana and also holds a Diploma in Bank Management.

He also completed Executive Development Programme offered by the University of Stellenbosch Business Scholl.

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BOSETU NATEX

2021 - 2024

Cde.Winston Radikolo

Cde. Mogomotsi Motshegwa

Cde. Tobokani Rari

Cde. Botshelo Maruatona

Cde. Odirile Aboneng

Cde. Mmoloki Bopa

Cde. Karabo Rampha

Cde. Oreeditse Nyatso

Cde. Hildah Keitumetse

Cde. Ndiyapo Modimo

Cde. Monica Legwale

Cde. Mosa Modise

Cde. Thomas Kajuu

Cde. Benjamin Seema

Cde. Tuelo Kebenne

Cde. Ned Phatshwane

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