Debate around EIA consultation intensifies
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
According to PR Executive consultant, Sennye Obuseng, communities around mining areas should be legally recognised as stakeholders. Obuseng’s opinion comes after Selebi-Phikwe and Mmadinare communities shared similar concerns with BCL former employees at the just-ended Botswana Council of Churches (BCC) 5th Alternative Mining Forum held here recently.
In his evaluation notes of the Botswana Regulatory Framework for Mining, Obuseng said the interests of mining legislation are generally conducive for the efficient exploration and exploitation of minerals for the benefit of communities by companies.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...