The dearth of BCL smelter�s business case
Friday, January 20, 2017
Former BCL employee, Norman Kelaotswe says for it to maintain its value, the smelter is supposed to be kept running at all times at a holding temperature, and failure to do so would require about a P1-billion in refurbishments costs.
“Restarting after a prolonged shutdown could result in lots of damage to the plant, which any investor will not be able to recoup,” said Kelaotswe who is also the Vice President of the Botswana Mine Workers Union.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...