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Khama promises 7,000 jobs in Phikwe

Tuesday, November 08, 2016

The President has said that his plan will create jobs for former BCL employees PIC: KAGISO ONKATSWITSE

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Following the shutdown of the BCL Mine, President Ian Khama has promised the nation that his government will create 7,000 jobs in Selebi-Phikwe in a period of two years.

Khama made this revelation in Kanye on Thursday in a Kgotla meeting where he also touched on a few national issues.

Khama regretted the decision to close the Mine, but said it was not possible to continue operating it.

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Khama promises 7,000 jobs in Phikwe

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