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Creditor wants Minergy under judicial management

Under pressure: A major creditor wants Minergy under judicial management PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Under pressure: A major creditor wants Minergy under judicial management PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

One of Minergy Coal’s creditors has taken the coal mine to the High Court, demanding it be placed in judicial management for the recovery of debt.

Whilst details on the identity of the creditor were not available at press time, industry insiders indicate the difficulties may have to do with the current or former mining contractor. The funds paid to the mining contractor constitute the highest operating costs for mines such as Minergy’s Masama Coal Mine.

Directors at the troubled operation confirmed the latest developments in an update to Botswana Stock Exchange investors.


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Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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