Citizens push for more stake in mining

Calling for dialogue: Moatshe PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Calling for dialogue: Moatshe PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

FRANCISTOWN: The chief executive officer (CEO) of the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA), Dr Racious Moatshe has called on government and the business community to open dialogue concerning how more Batswana can be elevated to playing a central role in the country’s mining particularly going into ownership (of mines).

Moatshe was among the participants at the ‘Trade Up North’ mining, manufacturing and construction exhibition held in Francistown. The exhibition featured a seminar where Moatshe and other stakeholders participated.

Additionally, the exhibition is held biannually in Francistown. It presents the latest technologies, equipment, services, and machinery used in mining, manufacturing as well as construction in Botswana. It also provides a networking opportunity for participating stakeholders.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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