Gloves off at Karowe Mine
Tuesday, December 06, 2016
Volume of ore mined has emerged as the centre of dispute between Eqstra and Lucara Diamond
Triggered by a dispute reportedly centred on differences over volumes of ore mined by the contractor, Lucara has told Eqstra that the contract will be terminated on December13, 2016. The contract was due to end in December 2020.
Following the termination, Eqstra yesterday said it will seek to recoup damages from Lucara Diamond over the premature termination of the opencast mining contract.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...