Debswana keeps production steady
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
According to first quarter diamond output statistics released by parent company, Anglo American yesterday, Debswana’s production decreased marginally by three percent to 5.2 million carats when compared to the same period last year.
“Jwaneng’s production decreased by eight percent due to expected lower grades, partly offset by Orapa, which increased by five percent due to expected higher grades,” Anglo said in a statement.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....