Economic fears heighten as Botswana diamond deposit diminish
Monday, October 30, 2023 | 750 Views |
Keynote adress by General Manager Koolatotse Koolatotse
Addressing a recent Jwaneng mine media tour, the officials revealed the country has mined over 58% of its total diamond deposits, leaving behind 42% that is currently being mined.
They said the latest data points the country to an eminent end of diamond mining, the countries principal export and biggest contributor to the gross domestic product (GDP).
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...