Ten things to watch for in 2017

Venson-Moitoi
Venson-Moitoi

Most agree that 2016 was generally one to forget, with massive job cuts and a grinding drought, amidst other adverse socio-political developments. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI, looks at the key news items to keep an eye out for this year

Will BCL Mine pull a ‘Lazarus?’

All eyes will be on the Lobatse High Court on February 7 where KPMG senior partner, Nigel Dixon-Warren will deliver a report on the fate of BCL Ltd, the group controlling BCL Mine, Tati Nickel Mine and associated properties. As provisional liquidator, Dixon-Warren has spent the last four months assessing BCL’s assets, liabilities, prospects and threats, as well as receiving enquiries from potential buyers. On February 7, he could recommend a scaling down of the mines or a complete/partial asset sale.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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