ODC secures P880m loan from StanChart

The fledgling Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) has secured a $100 million (P880 million) loan from Standard Chartered Bank Botswana to fund diamond purchases and other operational expenses.

 

Acting minister of finance Vincent Seretse made the announcement in Parliament on Wednesday when he was retrospectively requesting the House of Assembly’s ratification of a government guarantee for the loan facility extended to the state owned diamond company.

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The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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