Botswana: The well-being of employees is critical – Tsogwane

By Moshe Galeragwe

Orapa – Vice President Slumber Tsogwane appealed to the management of Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines (OLDM) to ensure the welfare of their employees

. Mr. Tsogwane said at a meeting with OLDM management in Orapa recently

He said that there was a need for a healthy, motivated and healthy workforce. productive.

On synthetic diamonds, the vice president advised Debswana

He said that he was certain that the introduction of synthetic diamonds would not degrade the value of natural stones.

At a different meeting, Mr. Tsogwane told Debswana employees that the location policy was

He said it was unfortunate that he was now being discredited in some environments.

million. Tsogwane also said that it was unfortunate that some He also badured the employees of the OLDM that their concerns would be addressed accordingly.

On the issue of voluntary separation, Mr. Tsogwane said the mine must have clear guidelines for profit. of all employees, it would be unfair for some to profit more than others from the benefits.

million. Tsogwane expressed hope that the Cut 3 project planned for the expansion of the mine would benefit the inhabitants.

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As a government, we are putting more emphasis on empowering citizens and improving the livelihoods of our people," he said.

An employee, Mr. Bethel Mohinamone He asked earlier that the project focuses on empowering the locals.

He said that a certain percentage of employment opportunities should be reserved for locals.

On safety issues, Mr. Tsogwane said that the management of mine II stated that management would be more involved in the proposed security measures.

million. Tsogwane also told Debswana employees that his office was He did not know that the media was denied access to the mine, claiming that this would constitute a violation of press freedom.

He responded to suspicions that the media were banned from accessing the city. as the mine is not profitable, the government decided to close it rather than continue to finance it.

He called on employees to manage their lives accordingly, despite their concerns about salary revisions and small increases. for the future. Stop living beyond your means, "he said.

Source: BOPA