Germans eager to impart engineering skills to locals

A German association hosted by the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning says it is eager to impart skills to engineers in Botswana.

The association known as German Engineering Association or VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau), presented its skill initiative that it said is aimed at facilitating a smooth transition from apprenticeship to employment.

President of the association, Reinhold Festge stated they would like to support German companies that are already active in Africa.

Editor's Comment
Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

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