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LCW set to bounce back to life

Lazarus moment: Lobatse Clay Works is due to return to life later this year
Lazarus moment: Lobatse Clay Works is due to return to life later this year

Plans are underway to resuscitate the Lobatse Clay Works (LCW) by August, lifting the iconic firm back to life after its closure six years ago.

Presenting his budget requests for 2023–2024 in Parliament this week, Trade and Industry minister, Mmusi Kgafela said the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) had disbursed about P355.6 million to Delta Automotive Technologies Botswana and LCW.

He did not break down how the funds were divided between the two entities.

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