Debswana celebrates anniversary with optimism

Speaking this week as the company celebrated its 40th anniversary, the parastatal's Group Public and Corporate Affairs Manager Esther Kanaimba said "our sales partners are reporting an increase in sales, which makes us very optimistic that there is an improvement".

Kanaimba said the global recession had compelled the company into production cuts and shutdowns at some of its mines. She said Debswana was now putting money where it was most needed; hence, instead of commemorating its 40th anniversary with lavish celebrations, it was doing so with events that benefited the community.