Govt buys De Beers out of Morupule Coal Mine
Friday, June 10, 2016
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Debswana currently owns MCM with government holding 50% while the remainder belongs to De Beers.
Responding to BusinessWeek enquiries, MDCB CEO Paul Smith said the proposed three-stage transaction involves the unbundling of Debswana’s shareholding in MCM.
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...