Trans-Kalahari Coal Line Vital For Botswana

Development of the proposed Trans-Kalahari railway line (TKR) is critical for Botswana's ability to unlock the potential of its coal resources

.That's according to Gabaake Gabaake, permanent secretary for Botswana's Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, who was interviewed by Miningmx at the Africa Down Under conference in Perth, Western Australia.

But Gabaake maintained any development would have to be driven by the private sector, with facilitation from the governments of Botswana and Namibia.

Editor's Comment
Micro-procurement maze demands urgent reform

Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...

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