Gvt weighs Khoemacau 15% stake option
Friday, September 11, 2015
Johonnes Tsimako of Khoemocau Copper Mining
The mining company, which bought off Boseto Mine from Discovery Metals this year, is building a 50,000 tonnes a year copper mine near Somelo, in the northwest.
Khoemacau regional manager, Johannes Tsimako told BusinessWeek that the government has not yet advised on whether it would take up the stake as it was still awaiting recommendation from the consultancy firm.
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...