Debswana in cautious 10% output ramp
Friday, October 11, 2013
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Debswana Managing Director Jim Gowans addressing the media in Gaborone this week
Most of Botswana's markets for diamonds are flat on the back of the sluggish global economic conditions while the Indian market, the largest cutting and polishing centre in the world, has been hard hit by exchange rate and liquidity constraints.
Addressing the media in Gaborone this week, Debswana Managing Director Jim Gowans said the diamond market only realised some growth in the first six months of the year but the mood has been flat since then.
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...