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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>The Directorate of Intelligence and Security Service (DISS) has engaged an independent consultant to investigate progression and promotion disparities within the organisation, Director General of DISS, Peter Magosi, has said.<\/b><\/p>\n

Speaking before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday this week, Magosi said the engagement of the consultant signifies the commitment of DISS to transparency and fair treatment of all its personnel, regardless of their backgrounds or previous affiliations.<\/p>\n

He noted that the move followed enduring concerns raised by officers recruited from the Botswana Police Service and the Botswana Defence Force who said that their counterparts who remained in the police and the army had achieved better career advancements compared to them.<\/p>\n

Meritocracy<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is important to foster a work environment that promotes meritocracy and equal opportunities for all officers irrespective of their recruitment origin,\u201d said Botswana\u2019s top spy.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have thus engaged a consultant to look into officers concerns. The report will be shared with my principals.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy appointing an independent consultant, we aim to identify any underlying issues and to implement necessary changes to create a level playing field for all our dedicated personnel.\u201d<\/p>\n

Internal processes<\/p>\n

Magosi informed the PAC that he takes the concerns seriously, adding that it is the organisation\u2019s duty to ensure that there are no disparities in career progression and promotion within DISS.<\/p>\n

It is understood that the consultant, whose identity remains confidential, will conduct a thorough review of internal processes related to career advancement and promotion at DISS.<\/p>\n

This review is expected to encompass a comprehensive assessment of policies, performance evaluation methodologies, and any potential biases that may have inadvertently affected officers\u2019 career growth.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, press can reveal that some officers have already engaged lawyers to fight the alleged disparities and their stagnant progression.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Botswana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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