At the helm of the oil industry

Mokgatlhe
Mokgatlhe

Priding himself with emotional and social intelligence as well as boldness and interpersonal skills, Botswana Oil Limited (BOL) chief executive officer, Willie Mokgatlhe believes he can take the country’s oil company to greater heights. He opens up to BusinessWeek reporter ISAAC PINIELO in an interview

BusinessWeek: Can you give us a brief introduction of yourself, starting with your age, place of residence and place of birth?

Mokgatlhe: A gentleman never reveals his age. I was born in Francistown and currently reside in Gaborone. 

Editor's Comment
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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