Debswana targets 30% cut in costs
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Looking ahead: Motsomi says Debswana is evolving with the times PIC: LESEDI MKHUTSHWA
For decades, Debswana’s board has resisted pressure and advice from executives to diversify the group’s focus beyond diamonds. Besides investments in insurance, education, and a pension fund, Debswana has largely remained focused on the precious stones over the years.
On Tuesday, executives revealed the Ya Masa strategy, which for the first time includes board approval to expand the group’s mandate, whilst also tapping into existing assets, including expertise, infrastructure, talent and others.
The Member of Parliament is warning that patients suffering from chronic conditions continue to face potentially life-threatening interruptions to their treatment because of unreliable access to medicines.Amid the shortages, many Batswana have been left with no choice but to look for other treatment alternatives such as herbs, with many not having had been scientifically tested for effectiveness.Medications for hypertension, diabetes, heart...