Okavango Diamond MD takes over at MDCB

Minerals Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security minister, Sadique Kebonang made the announcement this week saying Frears will begin his new Job on August 1, 2017. Frears takes over from Paul Smith who parted ways with the company two months ago. 

“MDCB is in the process of reviving its overall strategy and Frears will drive that process,” Kebonang said. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee recently, acting permanent secretary in the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security, Obolokile Obakeng said they decided to sever relations with Smith due to major differences with the MDCB board.