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Stubborn fronting limits citizens in oil sector

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Industry players in the oil and gas sector have expressed growing concerns over the persistent issue of fronting, particularly in filling station ownership, which they say undermines citizens’ participation in the sector.

Under the Trade Act 2003 and regulations issued in 2008, licences for petrol filling stations are reserved for citizens and wholly citizen-owned companies.

However, fronting which involves foreigners working with citizens intermediaries to give the impression of local ownership, is stifling the full participation of Batswana.

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Stubborn fronting limits citizens in oil sector

Industry players in the oil and gas sector have expressed growing concerns over the persistent issue of fronting, particularly in filling station ownership, which they say undermines citizens’ participation in the sector.

'Face to face with the man who tried to kill me'

Couple perishes in suspected 'passion killing' crash

Dimajwe duo arrested after missing assault victim found buried

Dikoloti escapes injury after car hits cow

Five-year-old boy hospitalised after road accident in Mogoditshane

UDC rolls out 'promised' child grant

BPF to hold first youth, women congresses

Of borrowed wheels and brand new GD6

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