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"Diamonds are important to Botswana", Jochen Mueller
“We are now in a better position to tell anyone about the benefits that the people of Botswana derive from their diamonds. I personally will give my colleagues, the German Diamonds and Precious Stones Bourse my personal impression about the good things tha view more |
Health Writer impressed by Jwaneng Mine
Andrew Jack, Pharmaceuticals Correspondent for the Financial Times, was visibly impressed by the efforts of Jwaneng Mine in promoting health amongst its employees. Andrew who made a stop at Jwaneng on Tuesday this week, spent time at the Infectious Disease view more |
Former employees operate kitchen
JWANENG: What makes three people with good jobs want to sacrifice all that, and step into the unknown? And what makes a fresh graduate with a sought-after qualification choose not to scan the vacancies pages of newspapers?
“We believed that if we didn’t t view more |
Orapa Mine rehabilitates Mopipi dam
Photo: The plain filed that was Mopipi dam
ORAPA: “We can’t say the last person to leave the mine will see what to do,” says Annah Moncho, the Environmental Coordinator for Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines. view more |
Debswana re-launches its CSI
Photo: Debswana donated P150 000 to Botswana Softball ladies national team recently to participate in the World Championships in Beijing, China.
On September 7, 2006, diamond giant, Debswana re-launched their Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Policy at Cr view more |
Diamonds shape up Botswana future
Photo: the Signing of Jwaneng Mining Lease Agreement, 1982: Dr G.K.T Chiepe former Minister of Mineral Resources and Water Affairs and H.F Oppenheimer, the former Executive Chairman of the De Beers and Anglo American Corporation Group.
GABORONE: Dr. view more |
Sparkling partnership enters exciting new era
Photo: Former President, Sir Ketumile Masire (left) seems to be happy to re-connect with one of his former ministers, Charles Tibone, now Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources. The ocassion the Signing Ceremony in Gaborone.
The Governme view more |
“Botswana is the shining example”
Mr Eli Izhakoff, Chairman of the World Diamond Council, leading an industry delegation which attended the Kimberley Process conflict diamonds conference held in Gaborone last week, said: “Orapa is diamond mining on an incredible scale, reflecting both Debs view more |
96 employees mark their 25 years of service
96 employees mark their 25 years of service with the OLD Mines
After 25 years of service with Debswana, 96 employees of the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines expressed their gratitude for the flourishing partnership they have had with the company since 1981. view more |
Botswana hosts the US International Trade Spokespersons
Gaborone: Botswana will this afternoon host US International Trade Spokespersons. Their interest is to learn about diamonds and the good that they bring to the country. The delegates are expected to be in Orapa this afternoon to get an eye witness account view more |
Jwaneng GM calls on Maraka CJSS in Lotlhakane
Jwaneng Mine General Manager Dale Ekmark yesterday called in on Maraka Community Junior Secondary School in Lotlhakane, 80 kilometres from Jwaneng for a session with students. Ekmark had been invited to officiate at the school’s prize-giving ceremony view more |
Milton addresses Southern District Council
Jwaneng Mine Assistant General Manager Albert Milton gave a presentation yesterday to the Southern District Council in Kanye on Debswana’s new Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme. Milton told the Council that the main objective of the programme is view more |
OLD Mines host the World Diamond Council
OLD Mines host the World Diamond Council
The Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa (OLD) Mines today hosts the World Diamond Council delegation. According to the OLD Mines General Manager Seb Sebetlela, the visit marks an important milestone to the bo view more |
P90 000 for Motlhabane’s kidney transplant
Pic: Nonofo Motlhabane (left) with Jwaneng Mine's Senior HR Manager, Gaone Macholo
Jwaneng community bid Nonofo Motlhabane farewell last week in an emotional send off and handed over a whooping P90 000 to pay for his kidney transplant in Pakistan. T view more |
The kings of diamonds against Hollywood
“Wrong movies, we do not fund wars”In the world’s largest deposits. “Di Caprio? He will cause serious damage”
ORAPA (Botswana) – Seb Sebetlela did not become the head of the world’s largest diamond mine to see it endangered by the good spirit of Hollywood view more |
Through the belly of the earth
Photo: Morupule Colliery underground enterance
MORUPULE: Relaxed, and with a reassuring smile, Robert Mmutle explains the rules observed to go underground. They apply to everyone – Morupule Colliery workers and visitors alike. view more |
Tibone says Botswana coal has a potential to grow
GABORONE: Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Charles Tibone says Botswana’s coal and gas reserves have the potential to grow into an industry as big as the diamond sector. He was speaking at the signing ceremony between Botswana and South Af view more |
Christmas comes early for Jwaneng orphans
Jwaneng Mine will today host a Christmas Party for the 39 children of the Mpule Kwelagobe Children’s Centre. The party, which will be held at the Debswana club, is set to feature a variety of fun activities such as jumping castles, face painting and games. view more |
Debswana awarded 2006 Pan Africa Health Finalist
Debswana Public Private Partnership (PPP) for provision of Masa - the government’s antiretroviral therapy (ART) programme - through the company mine hospitals in Jwaneng, Orapa and Letlhakane Mines was awarded a Pan African Health Finalist Award 2006 view more |
Debswana donates a house to a destitute in Mmatshumo
Photo: Xebere Raroki thanking Debswana for the assistance
ORAPA: Xebere Raroki’s life was changed drastically at the weekend when he was presented with a house courtesy of Debswana, the Boteti youth and the Botswana Police.
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Debswana employees Walk for Wellness
Debswana lives to its values. To show that it cares, on Saturday 25th November 2006, close to 300 workers are expected to stage a Health walk. The walk shall commence from the Debswana Technical Support Centre (along the Airport road) at 0600hrs and end at view more |
Debswana School gets 100 percent pass rate
ORAPA: Livingstone House, a Debswana school in Orapa, has emerged victorious, scooping the 2006 Primary School Leaving Examinations with a 100% pass rate. 96% pupils at the school obtained 1st class (A) with the remaining 4% getting 2nd class (B).
“As Deb view more |
Debswana scoops Gold at the Special Olympics Games
ORAPA: Debswana has done it again in the education field. The company’s Orapa Special Needs School outclassed their counterparts from all over the country to win gold medals at the Special Olympics Soccer Games for People with Intellectual Disabilities, he view more |
Entrepreneurs to embrace best practice
GABORONE: Debswana’s Business Development Unit will run a series of workshops for current and potential suppliers in early December. According to the Unit’s Manager, Joe Ramotshabi Debswana has partnered with Botswana Bureau of Standards to train entrepren view more |
Malema commends employees
ORAPA: The Assistant General Manager of Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines Mr Matome Malema has commended employees of the mines for the continued dedication, loyalty and commitment they have shown towards the growth of the mines over the years.
Speaking at a view more |
Morupule conducts Geological Modelling Study
PALAPYE: Morupule Colliery, a wholly owned Debswana subsidiary, is currently conducting a Geological Model of the Morupule coal resource to get a clear representation of the quality of the coal seam. According to David Kgoboko 10 holes at 140 meters in dep view more |
Morupule explores ways of increasing production
PALAPYE: A feasibility study on the surface and underground structure of the Morupule Colliery mine is underway. Morupule’s Section Manager David Kgoboko was quoted as saying that the study is looking at ways to increase the mines production levels to cate view more |
Tombale says Botswana is rich in mineral resources
GABORONE: The Deputy Chairman of Debswana, Dr Akolang Tombale says Botswana is rich in natural resources. Speaking at a Debswana dinner in Gaborone last night Dr Tomable said mineral resources account for one - third of the country's Gross Domestic Product view more |
WDC Chairman commends Orapa and Letlhakane Mines
“I’m completely gratified by the high level of professionalism, efficiency and knowledge on the diamond industry existent within both management and employees of the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines. I’ve always heard of the good things that diamonds do for Bots view more |
Morupule Colliery coal wash plant underway
PALAPYE: Morupule Colliery has signed a contract with a South African company to construct a Wash Plant to produce washed coal.
DRA Plant Design and Control Engineers Project Manager, Jimmy Copeland recently led his team in Morupule to survey the expecte view more |
Debswana sends UB students to Vancouver
GABORONE: Four University of Botswana students will participate in the coming World Debating Championship competition, courtesy of Debswana. Justice Motlhabani, Ame Zachariah, Pearl Mathumo and Kevin Dikatso will be in Vancouver, Canada from the 23rd Decem view more |
Russell Simmons impressed by Jwaneng Mine
JWANENG: Russell Simmons, the godfather of hip-hop music and founder of the Def Jam music label this week said that diamonds should be marketed as the symbol of unconditional love.
In a whirlwind trip to Jwaneng on Tuesday, Simmons called for the creatio view more |
‘It’s for Life’ reality show comes to Jwaneng Mine
JWANENG: Botswana’s representative in the SABC 2 television’s reality show, Kabo Lekwalo, is expected to be at Jwaneng Mine today, Wednesday 7th February 2007. He will be filmed driving down the pit in a big earth moving truck.
The purpose of the stop ove view more |
A better way of doing business
JWANENG: Jwaneng Mine has been in operation for almost 25 years. Since starting operation, the mining method most convenient and economically viable to use was the open cast method. As the pit gets deeper, engineers are constantly challenged to come up wit view more |
African Ambassadors Committee visits Jwaneng Mine
JWANENG, 25/06/07: Jwaneng Mine’s corporate social responsibility was last week praised by members of the Committee of African Ambassadors to Botswana.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, His Excellency Belmiro Jose Malate of Mozambique said “We h view more |
Balisi Bonyongo appointed Jwaneng Mine General Manager
GABORONE: Debswana has appointed Mr. Balisi Bonyongo as General Manager- Jwaneng Mine with effect from mid April 2007. Bonyongo is taking over from Mr Dale Ekmark who will be leaving the employment of the company to return to the United States.
Debs view more |
Bathoen pupils stage brilliant show
ORAPA: Out-going Bathoen House Standard Seven pupils staged a brilliant performance of the famous musical ‘Lion King’ on December 6th. Bathoen House is a Debswana owned primary school in Orapa.
Characterised by sharp dance, acting and singing skills, the view more |
Botswana mining industry an example to many around the world
ORAPA: The Executive Vice President of the Ivanhoe Mines (Thailand), Douglas Kirwin says Botswana has one of the most efficient mining operations in the World. Kirwin, who was on a 1-day tour of the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines Tuesday said he was fascinated view more |
BPC Expansion
MORUPULE, 13/12/2006: 08:55, A proposal to optimise surface layout infrastructure that will afford the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) expansion has been approved by the Morupule Colliery.
With the projected tonnages required by BPC inferred, Moru view more |
Brian McDonald appointed MD DTC Botswana
GABORONE: The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers, the Shareholders of Diamond Trading Company Botswana, have announced the appointment of Brian McDonald as of the company. This appointment is effective April 1, 2007.
Brian, who joined DTC view more |
CLARIFICATION ON DEBSWANA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
Debswana Diamond Company (Pty) Ltd wishes to clarify the situation regarding its scholarship programme following an erroneous report in the March 2-8, 2008 edition of the Sunday Standard headlined “Debswana loses top spot as Botswana’s highest payer”.
In view more |
CNN international visits Debswana operations
ORAPA: CNN International crew is in Botswana to get the Botswana success story regarding the way it utilizes its natural resources for the benefit of its people. Jeff Koinange, Chief Correspondent and his crew arrived in Orapa yesterday for a tour of the O view more |
COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION MEMBERS VISIT JWANENG
JWANENG: Head of Members of the British branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Dr Roger Berry of the ruling Labour Party says his organisation supports any activity that generates income for the economy of Botswana. Speaking at their re view more |
DE BEERS CHAIRMAN IN BOTSWANA
ORAPA 11/6/07: The DeBeers Chairman, Nicky Oppenheimer is set to visit Orapa and Letlhakane Mines tomorrow, 12th June 2007 as part of his annual visit to Debswana Operations. While in Orapa, Oppenheimer will be briefed on the performance of the Mines since view more |
Debswana commits P250 000.00 to Broadway Musical Bye Bye Birdie
GABORONE May 23/07: In a bid to nurture art in Botswana, Debswana has committed a sum of P250 000 towards the local production of an international musical classic Bye Bye Birdie.
The initiative is part of Debswana’s continued determination to assis view more |
Debswana commits P250 000.00 towards Cheetahs Conservation
GABORONE: Debswana has committed P250 000.00 to the Jwaneng based Cheetah Conservation Botswana programme.
The Cheetah Conservation Botswana (CCB) program is a long term monitoring project, incorporating practical conservation, scientific research and co view more |
Debswana commits P600 000 towards youth empowerment
GABORONE: Debswana through its Corporate Social Investment Programme has entered into a three year partnership with Junior Achievement Botswana (JAB). The P600 000.00 committed by Debswana is towards meeting the costs of Junior Achievement Botswana Group A view more |
Debswana commits to environmental conservation
GABORONE: “We have diamonds to thank for our prosperity and I am happy that Debswana, the generator of that wealth, shares our concerns for the environment and its protection, said Chairman of the Mokolodi Board and former President of Botswana, Sir view more |
Debswana commits to environmental conservation
GABORONE: Debswana Diamond Company has committed a sum of P1 million towards the replacement of Mokolodi Nature Reserve electric fence.
In light of the expansion of Gaborone and neighbouring centres, it has become pertinent for the Reserve to minimise hu view more |
Debswana completes a 15million Pula desalination project
ORAPA: The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Dr Akolang Tombale has commended Debswana Orapa and Letlhakane Mines for initiating and successfully completing a water desalination project in Orapa.
“The Company’s view more |
DEBSWANA CYCLISTS TO CONQUER THE CAPE ARGUS
GABORONE: Forty-six Debswana cycling enthusiasts are joining 35 000 cyclists at this year’s 30th Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour on Sunday, 11 March in Cape Town.
“The main attraction about this race is that the course is very challengin view more |
Debswana embraces Valentine’s Day in style
ORAPA: In a bid to emphasise and encourage the HIV/AIDS ‘Couple Testing Together’ campaign, Debswana will promote the initiative this Valentine’s day.
The Orapa and Letlhakane Mines HIV/AIDS Committee has found it fit to join the national voluntary testin view more |
DEBSWANA EMPLOYEES WALK FOR CHARITY
GABORONE: In support of the Red Cross Society, Debswana employees joined a multitude of walkers during the 2nd Botswana Red Cross Midnight Walk to raise funds for a number of Red Cross projects. The walk was held under the theme “Botswana Red Cross Society view more |
DEBSWANA EXTENDS ITS SUPPORT FOR SQUASH TO AFRICA
In line with its Corporate Social Investment Policy which promotes the development of sport in general, Debswana recently committed a sum of P235 000 towards the Botswana Squash Association All Africa U-19 championships.
The tournament which kicked of ove view more |
DEBSWANA FINANCES THE ZEBRAS
GABORONE: Financed by Debswana to the tune of P250 000, the senior national football team, the Zebras, has left for a two-week training session in Belgium.
The trip is in preparation for the 2008 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi to b view more |
DEBSWANA FINANCES THE ZEBRAS
GABORONE: Financed by Debswana to the tune of P250 000, the senior national football team, the Zebras, left for a two-week training session in Belgium.
The trip is in preparation for the 2008 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi to be played view more |
Debswana Government partnership grows
GABORONE: The partnership between Debswana and the Government national Anti Retro Viral therapy (ART) initiative (Masa) continues to positively impact on the lives of communities around the Company Mines. According to a Debswana senior official, a to view more |
DEBSWANA INAUGURATES BALISI BONYONGO AS GENERAL MANAGER
JWANENG 13/06/07: Hundreds of employees and well-wishers, among them Kgosi Seepapitso, Debswana’s and Managing Director Blackie Marole, braved the chilly Friday night last week to witness the Inauguration of Jwaneng Mine Manager Balisi Bonyongo. The event view more |
Debswana is a cut above the rest
ORAPA: A 40-year old HIV/AIDS activist has lauded Debswana for its contribution towards the fight against HIV/AIDS.
“When I was first diagnosed in 2003, I was scared I was going to die. Four years later, here I am, fit as a mountain. Debswana provides me view more |
Debswana is a shining beacon - Kedikilwe
ORAPA: The 22 million Pula Letlhakane Link road was officially opened yesterday by the Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Ponatshego Kedikilwe. Addressing a gathering of appreciative residents of Letlhakane and surrounding areas, the Ministe view more |
Debswana Launches 2007 Annual Review
The year 2007 was yet another record breaking one for Debswana. Through ‘pulling together for organizational excellence’, Debswana employees, through the able guidance of their Board and Shareholders were able to achieve commendable milestones and targets. view more |
Debswana launches Ethics Hotline
Debswana has established an Ethics Hotline for confidential and anonymous reporting of unethical or fraudulent activities by the Company’s employees or its key stakeholders. The facility will offer a more comprehensive and independent anti-corruption platf view more |
DEBSWANA MINING ENGINEERS LAUDED
JWANENG: Debswana’s Deputy Managing Director Len Makwinja has lauded Debswana mining engineers for organising a forum to create an opportunity for information and sharing experiences on technical challenges facing the mining business. Makwinja was of view more |
Debswana mining engineers lauded
JWANENG: Debswana’s Deputy Managing Director Len Makwinja has lauded Debswana mining engineers for organising a forum to create an opportunity for information and sharing experiences on technical challenges facing the mining business. Makwinja was of view more |
DEBSWANA OUTSOURCING AND PRIVATISATION PROGRAMME
[14 August 2008] - Debswana has embarked on an outsourcing and privatization programme at its mining operations in Orapa and Jwaneng as part of the implementation of its North Star strategy which began in 2006. Outsourcing and privatization was compl view more |
DEBSWANA PLAYS ITS PART
GABORONE: Debswana Corporate Affairs Manager, Jacob Sesinyi has congratulated Bokaa Village Development Committee for raising funds to construct a shelter at their kgotla.
When officially opening the shelter on Saturday, Mr. Sesinyi said the project is a view more |
DEBSWANA SPONSORS BOTSWANA 2007 AGRICULTURAL SHOWS
GABORONE 7/6/07: The Managing Director, Mr Blackie Marole will officially open the inaugural Botswana 2007 Agricultural Show, which will be held in Ghanzi on Saturday 23rd June 2007. It is at this event that Mr Marole will formally present a substantive am view more |
Debswana strives to improve service delivery - Dr Mapitse
GABORONE, 8/12/06: 1400hrs: In a bid to improve HIV testing in infants, Debswana joined other stakeholders in a two-day workshop organised by the Ministry of Health in Jwaneng. The workshop, which ended yesterday, aimed at equipping medical practitioners w view more |
Debswana strives to improve service delivery, Mapitse
GABORONE, 8/12/06: 1240hrs: In a bid to improve HIV testing in infants, Debswana joined other stakeholders in a two-day workshop organised by the Ministry of Health in Jwaneng. The workshop, which ended yesterday, aimed at equipping medical practitioners w view more |
DEBSWANA TALK SHOW – LIVE ON RB2
GABORONE, 01/06/07: The Debswana family is proud that the economic success story of our nation is the story of diamonds. It is our diamonds that have transformed our country from one of the poorest nations to a stable and enviable society in the whole of A view more |
Debswana to benefit from London Conference
ORAPA: 11/12/06: 0805hrs: The Chairman of the Human and Asset Management, who is also the General Manager of the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines Seb Sebetlela has just returned from a two day seminar in the United Kingdom. The aim of the conference was to share view more |
Debswana’s leaders earn top honours
GABORONE: A Debswana team of managers recently completed the Global Executive Development Programme with top honours after being awarded the top prize for their project. Debswana’s Shared Services Manager Mpho Masupe, Goup Mineral Resources Manager Search view more |
Deputy Managing Director recognises employees
GABORONE: Debswana Deputy Managing Director, Len Makwinja has praised the 2006 Debswana Head Office long serving members for shaping the present Debswana through their relentless effort. Speaking at the award giving ceremony and Christmas Party on Friday l view more |
DR AKOLANG R. TOMBALE IS APPOINTED DEBSWANA BOARD CHAIRMAN
GABORONE: The shareholders of Debswana are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Akolang Russia Tombale as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company with effect from 22nd March 2007.
Dr. Tombale succeeds Mr. Nicky Oppenheimer who retired view more |
EXCELLENCE PERSONIFIED
GABORONE: Two ex Maru- A- Pula (MAP) High school students who studied for their high school diplomas under the Debswana scholarship programme have performed exceptionally well to the extent that they were further offered high school scholarships to study a view more |
Former Debswana student excels and thanks the Company immensely
ORAPA: A former student of Bathoen I House Primary School in Orapa, Katlego Ranna has praised Debswana for contributing positively towards her education and shaping her future. Katlego who recently sat her Cambridge examinations at Maru-a-Pula School in Ga view more |
Google tycoon visits Jwaneng Mine
JWANENG: The co-founder of the Google internet search engine Larry Page recently visited Debswana Jwaneng Mine. Page and his entourage were taken on a tour of the pit and the Aquarium Plant. A thrilled Page accompanied a truck driver for a short drive view more |
HARVARD UNIVERSITY BLACK LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION holds Debswana in high esteem
GABORONE: “Debswana seems to do a very good job protecting Botswana from the ills that many other diamonds producing nations face. They are a very socially responsible company," said Yared Alula, President of the Harvard University Black Law Students Assoc view more |
In the true spirit of Showing we care
GABORONE: Debswana indeed goes the extra mile of putting a smile on the faces of all those communities it operates within. Living true to one of the values “Show we care,” which prescribes that Debswana will think through the consequences of what it does s view more |
James Ellard commends Orapa
ORAPA: The Debswana Orapa and Letlhakane Mines have been applauded for their commitment to protecting the environment and the lives of people in the Boteti region.
Director of the Department of Forestry and Range Resources in the Ministry of En view more |
Joseph Masango commends Debswana
ORAPA: The Orapa and Letlhakane Mines Human Resources Manager- Operations, Joseph Masango, says Debswana is committed to contribute positively to reducing the unemployment rate in Botswana. Speaking in an interview today, Masango says it is a cause for con view more |
Jwaneng donates P276 125 to preserve endangered Kori Bustard
Jwaneng Mine’s Corporate Social Investment programme (CSI) has once again been lauded for its community upliftment and contribution to wildlife and environmental conservation. This was done by Minister of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism Kitso Mokai view more |
JWANENG MEN ANSWER THE WAKE UP CALL
JWANENG: Jwaneng Deputy Town Mayor, Councilor Moshe Gare says the time has come for Jwaneng men to realize that gender inequality in socio-economic status, is one of the most significant causes of the increasing rate of HIV infection. Councilor Gare called view more |
Jwaneng Mine bids 19 retirees farewell
JWANENG: Jwaneng Mine this week said goodbye to 19 employees who retired from the Company. Speaking at the farewell ceremony, General Manager Dale Ekmark said “retirement parties are not the end but the beginning.” The GM pointed out that what was fascinat view more |
Jwaneng Mine continues to impress international guests
JWANENG: Trade spokespersons from China and Hong Kong team last week applauded Jwaneng Mine for reaching out to the community. The eight member team was particularly impressed by two community outreach activities, namely the administering of Government’s a view more |
Jwaneng Mine gets top honor for fighting HIV and AIDS
JWAENG: Jwaneng Mine has been recognised for taking great strides in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Mine received the prestigious AIDS Management System (AMS 16001) which is equivalent to the NOSA Five Ribbons. An audit recently carried out by KPMG certif view more |
JWANENG MINE HANDS OVER ADULT EDUCATION FACILITIES TO MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
JWANENG, 13/09/2007: Jwaneng Mine recently handed over the Jwaneng Adult education learners and facilities to the Department of Non Formal Education. Jwaneng Mine General Manager Balisi Bonyongo handed over a flame symbolic of a shining light which Assista view more |
JWANENG MINE HOSPITAL ACCREDITED
JWANENG, 10/07/2007: Jwaneng Mine Hospital made history when it became the first hospital in Botswana to be accredited by COHSASA. The Council of Council of Health Services Accreditation of Southern Africa is one of five Hospital accrediting bodies in the view more |
JWANENG MINE HOSTS TRADE SPOKESPERSONS
JWANENG: Key members of the diamond trade from China and Hong Kong will visit Jwaneng Mine next week. Over the past few months, the Mine has played host to leading members of the industry in key consumer markets. These trips provide the diamond industry wi view more |
Jwaneng Mine makes 12 year-old boy’s dream come true
JWANENG: On Tuesday this week, Jwaneng Mine donated an electric wheelchair to 12 year old Phenyo Dibeela. A standard seven pupil at Dinonyane Primary School, Phenyo has been pushed around in a manual wheelchair since he started his education seven years ag view more |
Jwaneng Mine reflects on safety
JWANENG: Following the occurrence of a forth lost time injury at Jwaneng Mine, management has placed greater emphasis on garnering support from employees and generating ideas on how to improve workplace safety.
The mine recently came to a stand still to ‘ view more |
Jwaneng Mine takes the SAFEmap route
JWANENG: Jwaneng Mine has embarked on a behaviour-based safety programme which focuses on the removal of system and organizational barriers as well as negative consequences that discourage safe behaviour and promote unacceptable risk taking.
This approach view more |
JWANENG MINE TO FEATURE IN DOCUMENTARY
JWANENG, 26th July 2007: In the wake of the hype surrounding filming of Alexander McCall Smith’s novel featuring the Motswana protagonist Precious Ramotswe, a filming team visited Jwaneng Mine this week to shoot some of the scenes for a documentary titled view more |
Jwaneng Mine Training Centre accredited with BOTA
JWANENG: The Jwaneng Mine Training Centre was recently accredited as a vocational training institute by the Botswana Training Authority (BOTA). Describing the achievement as ‘wonderful’, outgoing Training and Development Manager Mothati Gabasiane noted tha view more |
JWANENG MINE’S GENERAL MANAGER’S PARTING SHOTS
JWANENG: Former General Manager of Jwaneng Mine, Mr Dale Ekmark, says he was impressed with Jwaneng Mine¹s relationship with the Union. “It was strictly professional. Where I come from this relationship is confrontational but what I have seen here is extra view more |
JWANENG TO SINK AN EARLY SHAFT
GABORONE, May 28th/07: Preliminary assessment of the status of the Debswana Diamond Mines indicates that transition between open pit mining and underground methods will be required in the future. In order to determine the timing and sequence required betwe view more |
Kapinga praises Orapa and Letlhakane Mines
[24 September 2008] - The Deputy Commissioner of Police – Operations, Kenny Kapinga has praised Orapa and Letlhakane Mines for continuously ensuring the security of the diamond production over time. Kapinga was speaking at the annual Botswana Police/ view more |
Kgosi Lulani commends Debswana
ORAPA: 10/12/2006: 12h30 - Orapa’s Customary Court President, Kgosi Amogelang Lulani has commended Debswana for the dedication and support it continues to show towards Batswana in the Boteti region.
Speaking in an interview, Kgosi Lulani said “I’m gratef view more |
Kgosi Mankgatau of Rakops commends Orapa and Letlhakane Mines
[23 September 2008] - Kgosi Gonkgang Mankgatau of Rakops has commended the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines for their Corporate Social Responsibility through actively participating in putting off fires that recently engulfed the Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve- C view more |
LEGISLATOR CALLS ON MEN TO BE ACTIVE IN FIGHT AGAINST HIV AIDS
ORAPA, 26th July 2007: The Member of Parliament for Selibe- Phikwe East, Nonofo Molefhi has commended Debswana for providing anti-retroviral drugs to its employees. Molefhi, who is also the Chairman of the Parliamentary Special Select Committee on HIV/AIDS view more |
Letlhakane link officially opens
ORAPA: Today, March 1st marks the official opening of the Letlhakane Link Road in the Boteti Sub-district. Debswana Orapa and Letlhakane Mines successfully built the road to the tune of 22-million Pula, for the benefit of the people of Letlhakane and surro view more |
Letsholo calls for collective intervention in youth affairs
ORAPA: The Public and Corporate Affairs Manager of Debswana Orapa and Letlhakane Mines, Mr Thapelo Letsholo has appealed to individuals and private Organisations to play an active role in supporting local youth business projects.
Giving a keynote address view more |
Living the Debswana Values
JWANENG: In its constant effort to promote an understanding and appreciation of the Debswana values, Jwaneng Mine recently held a writing competition. Senior Human Resources Manager Gaone Macholo handed over the prizes today at a ceremony held at Acacia Pr view more |
MINE DONATES P38 000 TO JAB
JWANENG, 31/05/07: Jwaneng Mine this week made Junior Achievement Botswana’s (JAB) dream come true. JAB received a handsome P38 000 as support towards holding the Southern Region Best Business Competition. The cheque was handed by the General Manager, Bali view more |
MINE SPENDS P300 000 TO RENOVATE MPULE CENTRE
JWANENG, 5th August 2007: Jwaneng Mine last week completed renovation of the Mpule Kwelagobe Children’s Centre at a total cost of P300 000. The money was raised through the 2006 General Manager’s Spring Cycle Race. An annual event in the Jwaneng calendar, view more |
MINING DEPARTMENT PEER EDUCATORS REACH OUT TO COMMUNITY
JWANENG, 31/05/07: Jwaneng Mine’s Mining Department peer educators yesterday initiated a community outreach programme targeted at job seekers who gather at the town’s Labour Office. According to Mining Department HIV/AIDS Champion Roselyn Motlhabane, view more |
MINISTER OF MINES VISITS ORAPA AND LETLHAKANE MINES
ORAPA, 18/09/2007: The newly appointed Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources will on Thursday September 20th, pay a visit to Orapa and Letlhakane Mines, the world’s biggest mine by volume. The visit is part of Honourable Ponatshego Kedikilwe’s i view more |
MINISTER TLOU COMMENDS DEBSWANA
ORAPA: The minister of health, Prof. Sheila Tlou has called on organisations, especially those that have large scale work involving the use of potentially unsafe machinery in potentially unsafe environments, to emulate Debswana and put occupational health view more |
Mogojwa calls for collaboration in the protection of Botswana Diamonds
ORAPA: The Security Manager of the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines, Sonny Mogojwa has called on all Batswana and local Non-Governmental Organisations to play an active role in protecting Botswana diamonds from theft and trafficking.
“Botswana diamonds have an view more |
Morupule Colliery consults residents
PALAPYE: Morupule Colliery has been commended for consulting communities that are affected by its operations. Former Colliery’s employee, Mathe Molatlhegi said it is pleasing that Management of the company found it imperative to brief residents of Palapye view more |
MORUPULE TO CHARTER INTO NEW TERRITORY
PALAPYE: In line with its new vision of adding value to its product through beneficiation, Morupule Colliery, a wholly owned Debswana subsidiary, has held a sod turning of its Coal Wash Plant.
The construction of the plant will enable Morupule t view more |
NEW KOMATSU PC 8000 TO INCREASE PRODUCTION
JWANENG: With an aim of increasing production, Jwaneng Mine will this month purchase a new 700 ton shovel known as the Komatsu PC 8000, which will cost P60 million.
“In comparison with the other shovels that the mine currently utilizes, the Komatsu will h view more |
NEW KOMATSU PC 8000 to increase production
JWANENG: With an aim of increasing production, Jwaneng Mine will in May purchase a new 700 ton shovel known as the Komatsu PC 8000, which will cost P60 million.
“In comparison with the other shovels that the mine currently utilizes, the Komatsu will have view more |
OLD Mines donates to CEYOHO
Debswana Orapa and Letlhakane Mines last night donated P26 406 to the Centre for Youth of Hope (CEYOHO).The money was raised during the Miss Stigma Free pageant that was held at Orapa in September this year.'Eradicate Stigma -Increase Production’ was a res view more |
OLD Mines donates to CEYOHO
Debswana Orapa and Letlhakane Mines last night donated P26 406 to the Centre for Youth of Hope (CEYOHO). The money was raised during the Miss Stigma Free pageant that was held at Orapa in September this year. The pageant, whose theme was ‘Eradi view more |
OLD Mines make strides in the fight against HIV and AIDS
ORAPA – 12/12/2006, 17:10; The year 2006 has been a significant one for Orapa Letlhakane and Damtshaa (OLD) Mines as the fight against HIV/AIDS pandemic gathered momentum. The mines HIV/AIDS Coordinator, Lena Tumelo, said that this year they managed t view more |
OLM INJECTS OVER 10MILLION PULA INTO THE ITEKENG STADIUM REFURBISHMENT
ORAPA, 24th July 2007: The Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Major General Moeng Pheto has commended the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines (OLM) for its unrelenting support to sports development in Botswana.
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ORAPA AND LETLHAKANE MINES ANNUAL SPONSORED WALK
ORAPA, 2nd August 2007: The annual Orapa and Letlhakane Mines’ General Manager’s sponsored will take place on Saturday 11 August 2007. The 30-kilometre walk will start from Letlhakane to Orapa.
Running for the fourth consecutive year, the sponsored walk view more |
ORAPA AND LETLHAKANE MINES IMPRESSES OPPENHEIMER
ORAPA 13/06/07: The Chairman of De Beers Nicky Oppenheimer has commended management of the Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines for efficiently running the Debswana operation. Speaking during his visit to the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines on Tuesday June 12th view more |
ORAPA AND LETLHAKANE MINES IMPRESSES OPPENHEIMER
ORAPA 13/06/07: The Chairman of De Beers Nicky Oppenheimer has commended management of the Orapa, Letlhakane and Damtshaa Mines for efficiently running the Debswana operation. Speaking during his visit to the Mines yesterday, Oppenheimer said while mi view more |
Orapa and Letlhakane Mines invest in community
ORAPA: In a demonstration of its commitment to improving both the operations and the community in which they operate, Orapa and Letlhakane Mines’ invested over P35.5 million in corporate social investment and related projects in 2006. The main projects emb view more |
Orapa and Letlhakane Mines launch the Diamond Awards
ORAPA: A Letlhakane Mine employee, Batshedi Mosu emerged victorious at the launch of the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines Diamond Awards at a glamorous event held in Orapa. He went away with the ‘Out of the box solutions’ award, for his innovative solutions that view more |
Orapa and Letlhakane Mines’ CSI impacts HIV and AIDS
ORAPA: In an effort to assist the government in its fight against HIV/AIDS, Orapa and Letlhakane Mines last year spent well over P2.6 million in the running costs at the Boitekanelo Clinic which is a partnership between Debswana and the Botswana Goevrnemen view more |
ORAPA CJSS SCHOOL HEAD APPLAUDES ORAPA AND LETLHAKANE MINES
The School Head of Orapa Community Junior Secondary School, Mr Joshua Nkarabang, has praised the management of Debswana Orapa and Letlhakane Mines (OLM) for the continued support the school receives from the company. Mr Nkarabang said these words during th view more |
ORAPA MINE PRODUCES IMPRESSIVE RESULTS - MAHUPELA
ORAPA: The Assistant General Manager of the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines, Dan Mahupela has said his operation continues to produce impressive results, attributing that to its compliance and adherence to the mine to plan index which is measured on a quarterly view more |
ORAPA PRODUCTION NOW ON TRACK
ORAPA 07/06/07: The Acting General Manager of the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines, Dan Mahupela says production at the operation is now back to normal, following the international tyre shortage and truck shortage at the Mines.
Mahupela says the Mines have gon view more |
Parents urged to play an active role
ORAPA: The Education Manager of the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines Ms Lydia Motingwa has called on parents to actively participate in the education of their children for improved performance and excellent results.
Giving a keynote address at the Boteti House view more |
PASTE08 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE COMES TO BOTSWANA
GABORONE, 19/09/2007: For the first time ever, the international conference on Paste and Thickened Tailings is coming to Botswana in Kasane on the 5th to 9th May 2008. The theme of the conference which is proudly hosted and fa view more |
Reaping the rewards of brilliant ideas
JWANENG: Since its launch, Jwaneng Mine’s Innovation Programme has generated a revenue of over P55 million in savings and other improvements which cannot be quantified in monetary value, said Innovation coordinator Mfumi Madala at a ceremony re view more |
SAFETY INCIDENT – JWANENG MINE
Jwaneng (30 April 2008): Debswana regrets to announce that Jwaneng Mine yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 29th April) experienced an incident in which two of its employees were injured as they were decommissioning a redundant power line at the open pit at aroun view more |
Sebetlela applauds women in Botswana
ORAPA: The General Manager of the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines, Sebetlela Sebetlela has congratulated all women in Botswana for their individual achievements and contribution towards the growth of the national economy.
Mr Sebetlela said as the backbone of view more |
Sebetlela attends international conference
ORAPA: The Chairman of the Human Assets and Management- HAM- who is also the General Manager of the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines Seb Sebetlela left for London, the United Kingdom today to attend a world class conference on attraction and retention of staff w view more |
Sebetlela emphasises the importance of Public Private Partnerships
ORAPA: The General Manager of the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines, Mr Sebetlela Sebetlela has called on citizens and residents of Botswana to work collectively in ensuring the success of the Public Private Partnership initiative. Speaking in Orapa at the weeken view more |
SEBETLELA PAYS TRIBUTE TO SIR SERETSE KHAMA
ORAPA: The General Manager of Orapa and Letlhakane Mines, Seb Sebetlela recently paid tribute to one of the founding fathers of Botswana, the late Sir Seretse Khama. Speaking at a fundraising dinner held in Serowe, village to the Khama, the General M view more |
TABAKE KOBEDI SAYS PASTE08 GIVES THE COMPANY A MARKETING PLATFORM
GABORONE, 19/09/2007: Debswana's Group Finance Manager, Tabake Kobedi, says Debswana has a great opportunity to market itself at the planned International Conference on Paste and Thickened Tailings which will take place in Kasane next year May. He revealed view more |
Taking care of the environment
JWANENG: Hundreds of Jwaneng Mine employees last week donned cleaning gear to participate in a clean up campaign aimed at promoting environmental awareness. Under the code name ‘Project Malele’, the campaign encouraged employees to familiarise themselves w view more |
THE ITALIAN MEDIA VISITS BOTSWANA
GABORONE 12/06/07: As part of the Diamonds for Good campaign, the Italian Media arrived in Gaborone, Botswana today to get first hand information about Botswana diamonds and the good they have done for the country and its people. The Itaians aim to produce view more |
THE KILIMANJARO EXPERIENCE – CHALLENGE AND CHARITY
JWANENG: People have great dreams and can talk about going on holiday to Kasane…or going on a Mediterranean cruise…relaxing on a beach at sunset or even meeting Nelson Mandela but it’s rare to meet someone whose dream is to go up Mount Kilimanjaro! K view more |
THE WAY FORWARD - DEBSWANA AND HIV AND AIDS
GABORONE: As part of the comprehensive HIV prevention and care programme in Debswana the company has decided to carry out another prevalence survey. According to Dr. Onalethata Johnson, Debswana Group Manager: HIV/AIDS Impact Management, the survey w view more |
Kgosi Mankgatau of Rakops commends Orapa and Letlhakane Mines
[23 September 2008] - Kgosi Gonkgang Mankgatau of Rakops has commended the Orapa and Letlhakane Mines for their Corporate Social Responsibility through actively participating in putting off fires that recently engulfed the Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve- C view more |
Trade Spokespersons speak good about Botswana
GABORONE: “Botswana is really an amazing country which is beyond my expectation! Botswana is a country full of passion and vision about the future. I trust these are the results of healthy cooperation between the company’s shareholders, Botswana Government view more |
