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.

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Inspect the voters' roll!

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...

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