New Debswana boss promises gem quality work
Friday, January 21, 2011
A statement released by Debswana's Public and Corporate Affairs Manager, Esther Kanaimba-Senai, says Gowans, who is on a three-year contract, will focus on maximising the value of Debswana's world-class resource by optimising and improving operations and continuing to develop a strong Batswana management team.
"Debswana continues to make impressive contributions to the growth of the diamond industry across the world," says Gowans. "I am grateful to have joined this remarkable team that will make it possible for me to successfully carry out my duties as the company's Managing Director. "The ultimate goal is to ensure that our company mines its diamonds safely, optimally and responsibly for the ultimate benefit of the people of Botswana."
March 28 will go down as a day that Batswana will never forget because of the accident that occurred near Mmamatlakala in Limpopo, South Africa. The tragedy affected not only the grieving families but the nation at large. Batswana throughout the process stood behind the grieving families and the governments of Botswana and South Africa need much more than a pat on the back.Last Saturday was a day when family members said their last goodbyes to...