What is BOPEU

BOPEU (Botswana Public Employees Union) is a registered trade union in Botswana that represents public sector workers.

Its headquarters is in Gaborone.

Key Activities & Services

BOPEU runs several initiatives and offers benefits for its members:

Insurance and Benefits
The union provides group life assurance and a funeral cover scheme for its members, ensuring financial support in difficult times.

Financial Cooperative (SACCO)
BOPEU established Babereki SACCO in 2015 to provide loans and savings facilities to members from both public and private sectors. This cooperative helps members access affordable credit and build savings.

Leadership and Priorities

The current president is Martin Gabobake, elected in late 2024.

The leadership has set out key priorities:

Enhancing member satisfaction.

Updating the union’s strategic plan and strengthening its legal and bargaining frameworks.

Improving financial performance and investment management.