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).
According to both the acting director of Veterinary Services, Kobedi Segale and acting Lands and Agriculture minister, Edwin Dikoloti, the virus currently raging through the North-East mostly likely first entered the country during the festive season.From the “unprecedented” number of cases picked in testing last week, it is likely that cattle and other livestock could have been infected last year, without being reported.Animal health...