Kalahari Copperbelt officially opens for business
Friday, February 16, 2018
The 422 workers who were offloaded unceremoniously in February 2015 when Boseto Mine closed down, have become the cautionary tale of attempting to extract value from the Kalahari Copperbelt.
Discovery Metals Limited spent US$175 million developing Boseto Mine, ran it for three years and watched it fall to its knees, weighed down in part by astronomical operating costs associated with the use of diesel power generation.
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...