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Lobatse Clay Works doors to reopen

Lobatse Clay Works
Lobatse Clay Works

Lobatse Clay Works (LCW) will reopen its doors by July next year, according to the Ministry of Investment Trade and Industry.

Giving an update on the company at Parliament recently, the Minister of Investment Trade and Industry, Mmusi Kgafela said the plan for its reopening commenced in May 2022.

“We hope that upon its reopening it will create 141 job opportunities. It will also reduce our import bill and increase our tax revenue,” he said.

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