Matsitama�s mining miracle turns sour

Vacant homes once occupied by miners in Matsitama on the left, and the village's kgotla on the right PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG
Vacant homes once occupied by miners in Matsitama on the left, and the village's kgotla on the right PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

When African Copper Mine (ACM) opened Thakadu Mine on the outskirts of Matsitama village back in 2010, it seemed like some kind of boon from the heavens. However, a few years later, the mine has closed down and disenchantment remains, writes Mmegi Correspondent, PINI BOTHOKO

MATSITAMA: The advent of Thakadu raised hopes in Matsitama and surrounding villages that perhaps things would turn out for the better. But the hope has literally fizzled out.

Matsitama is a remote village within the Central District where the majority of residents live in abject poverty with hopes that one day some miracle would help them fight their way out.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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