Dreaming of a smokeless, sparkling Selebi Phikwe
Friday, June 05, 2015
Old smokey: BCL Mine's iconic smelter stack
Interacting with stakeholders in the mining town recently, Mokubung said he is looking into bringing big investments in the area and this will be done in collaboration with other stakeholders.
On his to-do-list is an issue that literally has been smoke in the eyes of Phikwe residents for years: The smoke in the eyes of Phikwe residents!
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...