Gov't engages banks to help citizens enter mining, energy

Thursday, November 09, 2023 | 770 Views |

Minerals and Energy minister, Lefoko Moagi, says preliminary discussions have been held with banks to garner their support for Batswana who intend to tap into opportunities around renewable energy and mining.

On Wednesday, the minister told state television that government’s discussions with the banks were on issues such as risk, which have in the past prevented citizen entrepreneurs from accessing finance for capital-expansive sectors such as mining and energy.

Moagi said while financiers have in the past demanded sovereign guarantees from companies that are engaged in any mining or energy project involving government offtake, discussions with the banks are focussed on developing partnerships where risks are shared between all.

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Gov't engages banks to help citizens enter mining, energy

Minerals and Energy minister, Lefoko Moagi, says preliminary discussions have been held with banks to garner their support for Batswana who intend to tap into opportunities around renewable energy and mining.

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