Gem spends P720m to bring Ghaghoo on stream
Friday, August 22, 2014
Apart from Karowe in Boteti, Ghaghoo, which will be officially opened on September 5, will be the country’s only other operating diamond mine outside the Debswana stable.
“$10.8 million was invested in Phase one development costs at Ghaghoo, bringing the total spending on the development at the end of the period to US$82.0 million out of a budgeted US$96.0 million. The balance of all costs associated to complete Phase one will be spent during the second half of 2014,” stated Gem in their 2014 first half results.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...