F/Town could be mining supplies hub

He said Francistown is not only open to, but is well positioned to become the mining industry’s hub for supplies and goods.

“All mines require supplies for efficient and effective production and these have to be delivered well in time to avoid loss of production,” he said. Explaining further how a hub functions, Siwawa said a hub consolidates and distributes consumables, capital equipment and spares and operates as a wholesaler of goods with shared logistics and IT services.