Botswana has untapped potential � Gale

Gale
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FRANCISTOWN: Former General Manager of the Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) Adrian Gale, says Botswana has a lot of opportunities, which can be tapped into, in order to help diversify the economy.

Speaking to BusinessWeek in an interview before his departure to the United Kingdom, Gale said coal should be used to diversify the economy and create employment opportunities for Batswana.

“Botswana has a lot of coal deposits that can be used as a source of energy. The country should harness this coal and become an exporter of coal to other countries, which are currently experiencing power outages.

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