Debswana revenues reach P14bn in Q1
Monday, May 08, 2023 | 610 Views |
Rumbling on: Debswana’s mines have started the year at a brisk pace
The country’s main economic actor sold P56.6 billion in 2022, an all-time high and a boost for budget revenues which have suffered deficits that pre-date the pandemic.
Debswana sells 75% of its production through the De Beers’ ecosystem and the balance, 25%, is allocated for purchase by the Okavango Diamond Company, the state-owned diamond trader.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...