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Debswana probes fronting in P21bn CEEP programme

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Debswana is engaging a specialised investigator to probe suspected widespread fronting in its P21 billion Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme (CEEP), amidst early indicators that 90% of service providers in the initiative are “stand-ins” for foreign interests.

“Debswana is currently in the process of sourcing for a consultant for the provision of anti-fronting investigation for Debswana,” Agatha Sejoe, senior Corporate Affairs Manager (Brand and Stakeholder Relations) said in a written response to Mmegi enquiries. “We have implemented enhanced due diligence mechanisms to identify and eliminate fronting practices and continue to explore all possible avenues for more preventative measures.”

The consultant to be engaged has three main tasks, Sejoe said.

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Debswana probes fronting in P21bn CEEP programme

Debswana is engaging a specialised investigator to probe suspected widespread fronting in its P21 billion Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme (CEEP), amidst early indicators that 90% of service providers in the initiative are “stand-ins” for foreign interests.

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