Debswana contractors� jobs decline marginally

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

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De Beers says it has supported about 6,041 jobs in Botswana through partnership with Debswana, a decrease from the 6,812 that was recorded in the previous year, according to the group’s 2016 Report to Society.

However the group attributed the inconsistency to the contracts, which they said some were ending while some were renewed, as they were indirect jobs.

“We need to remember that these jobs were not directly Debswana employees but those who have been contracted by Debswana, hence the reason for the inconsistency. However, we try by all means that we do contribute to job creation as much as we can,” the report says.

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Debswana contractors� jobs decline marginally

De Beers says it has supported about 6,041 jobs in Botswana through partnership with Debswana, a decrease from the 6,812 that was recorded in the previous year, according to the group’s 2016 Report to Society.

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