Local talent powers Botswana's critical minerals project
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 30 Views |
Past glory: NexMetals is accelerating its efforts to re-establish base metals activities in the North-East
International resource companies operating in foreign jurisdictions often struggle to fill senior technical and management positions from the in-country talent pool. This is not the case in Botswana.
According to data published by UNESCO, the literacy rate in Botswana is 88%, compared to 86% in the US and 35% in Burkina Faso.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...