Rosy 2015 beckons for Phikwe
Monday, January 12, 2015
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BCL mine
In 2014, government moved to wholly acquire BCL Mine, after successfully negotiating with previous co-shareholders Norilsk Nickel International for the outstanding six percent, under a mutual deal.
Officials explained that the move was necessary to give government effective control of the company particularly in view of its importance in driving the economic future of the Selebi Phikwe region. The Mine’s Polaris II strategy, which aims to diversify and extend the mine’s existence beyond 2020 and to economically develop Selebi Phikwe through a variety of initiatives, also kicked up a gear in 2014.
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...