Gov�t to support citizen investors in fuel industry
Thursday, August 03, 2017
Through Botswana Oil Limited (BOL), citizen emerging companies will be offered training on the operations of the industry, facilitating their participation and availing opportunities for them within the value chain.
BOL government and stakeholder relations manager, Matida Mmipi said this includes, amongst others, informing and educating them on the industry, reserving lease storage facilities for them in the BOL depots, as well as supplying them with products.
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