Debswana saves P1bn through cost-cutting

Friday, April 28, 2017

Debswana managed to save up to P1 billion in 2016 through a range of measures to improve efficiencies and cut costs. The company looked to navigate a difficult period of slow consumer demand and indigestion in the diamond pipeline hence the need to act.

Under its high performance promise strategy the company, which saw its earnings drop 37% in 2015, last year effected a range of measures to improve operational efficiencies while it also concentrated production on its high value and low cost assets.

Briefing stakeholders in Gaborone this week, managing director, Balisi Bonyongo said in a bid to cut costs they are managing to improve tyre lifespan, fuel consumption and improve productivity.

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Debswana saves P1bn through cost-cutting

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