BMWU accuses mining companies

Joseph Tsimako PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Joseph Tsimako PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

FRANCISTOWN: The Botswana Mine Workers Union (BMWU) has accused multinational mining companies for a litany of problems afflicting the sector in Botswana.

Giving a presidential address during the general council of BMWU in Palapye recently, the union’s president Joseph Tsimako said multinational companies are part of the problems bedevilling the industry in Botswana.

“The problem starts with their compositions or governance structure. Firstly, they hire expatriates who lack the necessary skills and qualifications to run the mining operations overlooking qualified locals.

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