Debswana To Empower Women In New Supplies Scheme

Debswana To Empower Women In New Supplies Scheme
Debswana To Empower Women In New Supplies Scheme

Debswana Diamond Company said it has launched the first Mining Suppliers Development Programme, which seeks to develop the capacity and competitiveness of citizen companies to improve their access to markets and ensure sustainable enterprises.

The programme is run through Tokafala, a partnership between the Botswana government, Debswana, De Beers Group and Anglo American.

Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) general manager  Bakani Motlhabani, who is also on the Board of Directors of Tokafala, said the programme will focus on improving skills in the areas of sales, operations, financial, strategic business management and further include a six months Aftercare Support.

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Botswana at a critical juncture

While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...

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