Debswana introduces controversial scannex technology
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Senior mine officials have said the introduction of the technology will create jobs. The high-resolution imaging system employs X-rays to reveal stolen diamonds concealed on the bodies of mine workers.
“We are going to increase personnel as a result of the technology. The machine needs a lot of people to operate than our current security operations and it is meant to mitigate against diamond theft,” Debswana’s Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) managing director Adrian Gale said in a press briefing last Thursday at the mine.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...