Mining giants drive entrepreneurship

Minister of Trade and Industry, Dorcas Makgato-Malesu
Minister of Trade and Industry, Dorcas Makgato-Malesu

Three mining giants operating within Botswana; Anglo American, De Beers and Debswana have partnered through the Tokafala and Bokamoso projects.

The idea aims to help the growth of small and medium scale businesses and assist excelling students to gain skills and knowledge in respective fields.

Both projects, which were officially launched on Thursday, are the collaboration of the three mining companies and the government of Botswana in an effort to maximise the benefits Batswana derive from the mining industry and the growth and diversification of the economy.

Editor's Comment
We should care more for our infrastructure, road safety

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...

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