BCL must review its safety standards to avoid future fatalities

Mourners gather to pay to BCL miner who was involved in a fatal accident at the mine
Mourners gather to pay to BCL miner who was involved in a fatal accident at the mine

The Umbrella for Democratic Change [UDC] has learnt with shock of yet another fatal accident which has claimed three priceless lives at the Bamangwato Concession Limited company [BCL].

UDC sends its heartfelt condolences to the families of messrs Tebogo Josaya of Damochojenaa; Obonetse Jim of Mokoswane and Andrew Ofentse of Tumasera. It is really a sad day for the families that have lost their loved ones and sources of their livelihood. The party further extends its condolences to the  Botswana Mine Workers Union [BMWU] for having lost its foot soldiers and comrades in arms. We call upon the mine to counsel the families and other miners who work under the same life threatening environment.

Underground mining is well known for its risky nature and this calls for the mine management to uphold high standards of safety, health and environment. The number of fatal accidents reported recently at this mine is  a serious cause for concern not only to the union, but the Botswana nation at large. These fatal accidents obviously tarnish the image of the mine and the country at large as we risk being classified amongst most dangerous mines. We strongly believe such fatal accidents can be minimised.

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