Diversification

I still remember in 1982 when as a very young resident of Selebi-Phikwe I attended a meeting, which was addressed by Dr Gaositwe Chiepe who was then Minister in the then Ministry of Mineral Resources and Water Affairs. In tow was Charles Tibone who was then her Permanent Secretary.

The purpose of the meeting which was held at Phikwe Primary School, which had a stand next to the football pitch was to inform the residents about the low copper prices and brief them on the government efforts to save BCL mine from possible closure. Talking about the stand, I remember that regional primary school sports competitions were mostly held at Phikwe Primary School because it had a stand which is now rundown and an eyesore due to lack of maintenance.