Khato Civils awards local partner P230 million
Friday, October 09, 2020
Khato has as part of the Water Utilities Corporation’s (WUC) P781 million Masama 100km tender ensured that P230 million is awarded to its citizen partner, Evolution Engineering as per the dictates of citizen economic empowerment.
Phiri said at the WUC’s Masama 100km infrastructure project ground breaking ceremony this week that he was deliberately spelling out his company’s contribution to real citizen economic empowerment.
While his leadership has brought about significant progress and development, it is imperative that he exercises greater caution in his choice of words, particularly when addressing sensitive matters.One of the primary concerns is the potential impact of his remarks on Botswana’s relationship with De Beers, the diamond mining giant that plays a crucial role in the nation’s economy.The partnership between Botswana and De Beers has been mutually...