Jwaneng mine donates wheelchairs, upgraded library

Lebogang Baingapi | Tuesday August 29, 2017 17:03

A representative from Jwaneng mine, Tshepang Mazwigwila noted that they believe education by production hence they saw the need to upgrade the JTC library with 10 new computers and office chairs. He said their Corporate Social Investment (CSI) policy guides them to build a long lasting legacy within the community they live in.

“The two CSI projects are dedicated to JTC students which feeds the mine with skilled personnel and the caregivers of the disabled people who continue to show support to our dear brothers and sisters. We are celebrating an excellent collaboration between Debswana, local authority and office of the district commissioner who made this momentous occasion possible,” said Mazwigwila.

He said the mine continued to acknowledge technical skills from JTC and urged the management to develop skills graduates that can be exported to other countries and, survive and compete internationally with expertise.

The CSI chairperson, Tumelo Ntlhayakgosi said the noble gesture was an indication that Jwaneng mine continued to support and promote capacity building of venerable groups in Jwaneng and neighbouring villages. He further noted that their social performance strategy pays particular attention to the challenges and obstacles faced by venerable and disadvantaged groups and as such takes proactive measures to protect their human rights.

“The purchasing of these wheel chairs follows a thorough process which took into consideration functional needs, environmental conditions, safety, durability and ergonomics of the beneficiaries. It is evident that our collaborative effort continued to yield positive results as demonstrated by success of various community projects that sought to empower and build sustainability for the communities,” added Ntlhayakgosi.

Raphalane court president, Nkaelang Lekgoa hailed Jwaneng mine for the donation, adding that the two projects will go a long way in assisting the community in their respective cycles of life. He said the donation came handy and advised the beneficiaries to take good care of such.

Meanwhile, a wheel chair beneficiary, Jane Kemoreile also acknowledged the donation from the mine and pleaded to be considered for free physio-therapy to the benefiaries to assist in free flow of blood.

She added that the therapy will assist the caretakers to channel their energies to other things as the patients continued to show improvement.