Mixed reactions to Geoscience Bill

Mokaila
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Members of Parliament (MPs) have raised mixed reactions towards the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Kitso Mokaila’ s Bill 2014 (No. 15 of 2014) tabled in Parliament.

The objective of the Geoscience Bill is to provide for the establishment of the Botswana Geoscience Institute for the purpose of undertaking research in the field of geosciences and provide specialised geoscience services, empower the institute to be the custodian of geoscience information; promoting the search and exploration of minerals in Botswana, to act as an advisory body in respect of geohazards and for matters incidental thereto.

Clause 6, Sub section 3 of the Bill states that the Board will consist of eight members, appointed by the Minister from amongst persons whom the minister considers qualified by reason of their experience or expertise in the areas relevant to the functions of the Institution.

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