Miner killed in freak accident

Tati Nickel Company
Tati Nickel Company

FRANCISTOWN: Shoddy safety measures have come under fire at Tati Nickel Mining Company (TNMC) following the death of a 27-year old miner.

Matsiloje Police Station commander, Superintendent, Obert Manji, confirmed the accident to Mmegi. He said they received a report about the accident around 8pm on Saturday.

“I can confirm the death but I am not in a position to say more because we are still investigating the matter,” he said.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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