'Mmamantswe won't go the way of Mmamabula'
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
In an interview on the sidelines of the Botswana Resource Sector conference last week, Aviva's Managing Director Lindsay Reed said owing to a smaller size of their project, he does not see them facing the problems that befell Mmamabule.
The Mmamabula project, which includes a coal mine and two 2,500 megawatt power stations, has been downsized because of an almost three-fold increase in costs.
This call is both timely and crucial, as it reflects a growing need for unity and collaboration amongst media bodies to address pressing issues facing the nation.The theme of this year’s Press Freedom Day, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” resonates deeply with Batswana, particularly in light of the ongoing human and wildlife conflict. Botswana’s rich wildlife population is not only a national...