F/town won�t duplicate Phikwe�s diversification plan � Kgalajwe

SELEBI-PHIKWE: The Mayor of Francistown, James Kgalajwe has said that though his town successfully lobbied government to declare it a special zone, they will not duplicate Selebi-Phikwe’s economic diversification strategy.

He said instead there would have to be mutual support from the two municipalities.

Speaking during the event celebrating Selebi-Phikwe Primary School results recently, Kgalajwe said, “Selebi-Phikwe is our partner in development, not a competitor.  We want to set up a unit like SPEDU and we have engaged them to assist us to set up a Secretariat.”  Kgalajwe added that Francistown has more than 10 mines around it and the plan is to have ore produced by those mines to be processed in Selebi-Phikwe.

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Masisi should avoid diplomatic tensions

Mokgweetsi Masisi’s recent spats regarding the supposed involvement of Eswatini and South Africa in accommodating former president Ian Khama have sparked concerns about the potential ramifications on diplomatic relations. While transparency is valued, it must be accompanied by strategic communication to mitigate unintended consequences.President Masisi’s comments during a diplomatic heads meeting have drawn attention to the delicate balance...

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