Debswana assists Basarwa reversion to indigenous knowledge

Thursday, December 06, 2018

Making ornaments, Buhu women.PIC: KOKETSO KGOBOGE

LETLHAKANE: In this adverse era of escalating rates of unemployment, Basarwa of Buhu settlement near Letlhakane are proud to retrace their steps back to and benefit from their indigenous knowledge.

The Basarwa of Buhu displayed passion and commitment at the ongoing weeklong educational workshop organised by Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) in Letlhakane on Wednesday.

OLDM has partnered with Ghanzi Craft Trust. The workshop looks to impart knowledge of using community-based natural resources, quality control, standards and packaging amongst others.

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