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Corporate Social Investment & Sponsorships

In 1974, Debswana introduced a Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, which at the time was called the Donations Programme, aimed at funding projects that would uplift communities and create a sustainable legacy of prosperity.

From 2011 to 2021, the annual CSI budget and spend was P15 million. This was increased in 2022 to P30 million. Furthermore, in addition to the P30 million, Debswana does corporate sponsorship for social and community projects, collaborative partnerships with government and private sector, as well as a broad portfolio of sport programmes and social initiatives.

Our CSI cuts across all sectors and are a combination of infrastructure development and low to high CSR initiatives.

Countless initiatives have been invested over the years, to name but a few;

P14 million for construction and equipping of Maboane Clinic.

P2.3 million for community development projects, which included the upgrading of the main water tank, electrification of a borehole in Maboane Village and the construction of kgotla offices in Tsonyane and Mahotshwane Villages.

P4.9 million – Tsodilo Hills Eco-tourism development project – co-funded with the De Beers Group. This is over and above P10 million donated in 2011 also co-funded with the De Beers Group

P1.2 million – Olorato Children’s Care Centre (Construction of a crèche)

P1.5 million Lefhoko Diamond Village (Construction of staff houses)

P2.4 million Mokoboxane Primary School (Construction of classroom block)

P3.2 million – Seasole Primary School (Construction of classrooms)

P1.1 million – revamping libraries at Dinonyane and Kgalagadi Primary Schools as well as Jwaneng Technical College; erecting garden nets at Kgalagadi, Dinonyane, Teemane, Jwana, Maboane, Betesankwe, Sese Primary Schools; revamping a Science Lab at Kgalagadi Primary School and equipping seven schools: Kgalagadi, Dinonyane, Teemane, Jwana, Maboane, Betesankwe, Sese Primary Schools with garden tools.

In 2011, OLDM sponsored the refurbishment of Boteti show grounds in Letlhakane at a cost of P333 000. The mines also donated P 317,670.35 to Gaing’ O Community Trust to equip a borehole as well as to construct a reservoir. Furthermore, the mines donated P159 000 to Junior Chamber International (JCI) to purchase treated Mosquito nets for the Boteti region, in line with our commitment to improving health care in the region.
A further P88 279 went towards the electrification of a day care centre at Ditladi Village as well as the purchasing of toys, stationery and equipment for the centre.
P128 600 went towards the sponsorship of the Botswana Games in the Central District.
P25 000 went towards the sponsorship of the BFA for the 2012 AFCON games.
In 2012, the Mines handed over P2.3 million to the Boteti Sub-District Council. Out of this money, P1.2 million was for the construction of eight (8) houses for destitute persons in Xere, Khwee, Mokubilo, Mosu, Kedia, Mmea, Letlhakane and Mmatshumo. The remaining P1.1 million, disbursed through the OLDM’s is being used for projects that were identified at the Diphuduhudu poverty convention as projects that the communities themselves have advocated for as viable and sustainable projects that will impact the lives of those particular communities. These include P484 000 that went to support the establishment and/or refurbishments of sewing and bakery projects at Khwee, Mmea, Kedia and Xere. These projects will not only create jobs, but also ensure self-reliance and economic growth for these areas. Further, P450 000 went towards the building of a classroom block comprising of two classrooms as Supang Primary School in Letlhakane, which has got a serious shortage of classrooms.

P272 000 has gone towards the construction of 55 pit latrine toilets at Metsiaela ward in Letlhakane to bring Matsiaela ward up to the sanitation standards of the rest of village. There are 3000 people at Metsiaela ward at Letlhakane and only five pit latrines in the Metsiaela ward. The lack of pit latrines at Metsiaela has created a health risk. Furthermore, the construction of toilets is meant to prevent future health problems.
The mines spent P297 000 to procure multi-purpose photocopying machines for 11 Primary schools. Eight schools that benefited were from the Boteti. This is aimed at alleviating the serious shortage of photocopying machines in schools and were a priority area from the Sub-District Council.
The mines have also donated P75 000 to Xere Primary School for the construction of a Poultry House and Water Harvesting Project.
P71 058.45 went towards the construction of a clinic house at Mabeleapudi Village Clinic.
The mines further sponsored several organisations through its Corporate Social Responsibility budget. The total expenditure was P239 000. The sponsorships included schools prize giving ceremony, and other charitable causes.
In 2013 Debswana-OLDM responded to government’s call for public – private partnerships in education by adopting Mokoboxane Primary School. This partnership resulted in Debswana investing over P2.4 million Pula in the development of infrastructure such as classrooms and an administration block for this school. The scope of work entaileed the construction of a 1 x 3 face brick Classroom Block with acoustic folding partitions to enable it to be used as a multi-purpose hall as and when required. The gross floor area for the classroom block is 300 m2. Furthermore, the project includes the construction of combined Library and Administration Office Block and associated site-works and services with a gross floor area of 230m2.
OLDM had received a number of requests but after some rigorous adjudication, a process that involved some needs analysis matrix, a decision was made to adopt Mokoboxane Primary School. This process was done in collaboration with stakeholders such as Boteti Sub-District Council. Through this initiative the intention is to strengthen and improve Mokoboxane Primary School’s programmes and curricula, as well as create and maintain sustainable cooperation between OLDM and the school. Through this commitment to assist in the development and provision of services to Mokoboxane Primary School Debswana – OLDM hopes to derive a sense of satisfaction and benefit from improved performance by the teachers and pupils of the school. This development is in consonance with our unparalleled commitment to continue contributing to economic diversification and sustainable growth in the Boteti region.
Orapa Junior Secondary School in Orapa received P264 400 to purchase Design & Technology Machinery and renovate the Design & Technology Laboratory.
Seaseole Primary School in Letlhakane village received P 106 701 to erect a garden fence and reservoir and purchase of a Photocopying machine.
Rakops Junior Secondary School in Rakops village received P117 210 towards the construction of an orchard at the school.
Mokgobelele Ward 1 in Letlhakane village received P58 850 to build a kgotla shelter and toilet.
Gunamoo Dance Group based in Letlhakane village received P 42 200 to purchase Traditional Polka Dance Attire.
Sunshine Support Group based in Letlhakane received P78 010 towards purchasing of a porta-cabin.
Zauzera Dance Troupe based in Khwee received P 50 000 to purchase traditional dance attire.
Kedia Primary School in Kedia village received P210 000 purchase a heavy-duty generator to help provide electricity at the school.
Mokubilo Primary School in Mokubilo village received P33 050 to purchase traditional dance attire.
Mmatshumo Primary School in Mmatshumo village received P 22 600 towards the completion of an environmental project and purchasing of a large volume water tank.
Gudakesha Trust in Mosu village received P 166 113 towards small stock project.
In 2014 Retlhatloleng Primary School in Letlhakane village received P34 288.80 to buy and plough plants, flowers and green grass at the school.
AK47 Football Club in Mopipi village received P33 443.20 to purchase sporting equipment that includes home and away kits, Soccer Balls, Trainers, Soccer boots, Training Kits, Cones and Goalpost nets.
Mopipi Junior Secondary School in Mopipi village received P44 616.32 to purchase four computers and a printer to be used in the school’s library.
Rakops Primary Hospital in Rakops village received P160 000 to build a Clinic to be used to deliver Youth Friendly Services such as dissemination of Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health information in Rakops village.
Letlhakane Senior Secondary School in Letlhakane Village received P200 000 to help improve Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the school.
Motopi Customary Court in Motopi village received P45 000 to connect electricity at kgotla offices.
Mmadikola Village Development Committee in Mmadikola Village received P24, 702. 34 for electrification of its rental houses.
Mokobaxane Primary School in Mokoboxane village received P76 000 to purchase some attire for their traditional dance group.
Deputy District Commissioner’s Office in Letlhakane village received P153 250.00 for these projects: Incubator for the Xere Primary School Guinea Fowl project, Traditional Song and Dance Attire for Khoisan Traditional Group based in Xere village, Leather Work Machine for Kedia village and the Poverty Eradication Phase II project.
Boteti Regional Football Association based in Letlhakane village received P36 000. 00 to playing kits for the Under 15 Football Teams that play in the Boteti Youth League.
Motsumi Junior Secondary School in Letlhakane Village received P75 498 85 to purchase a photocopier for the school.
In 2015 Letlhakane Senior Secondary School in Letlhakane Village received P479 400.00 to help the school with teaching and learning resources aimed at improving general academic performance.
Letlhakane Primary Schools’ Cluster (Supang Memorial, Retlhatloleng, Letlhakane, Mokane and Seaseole Primary Schools in Letlhakane village received P438 489.68 to purchase Sport Equipment and refurbish available sports facilities.
Botswana Football Association (Boteti Region) based in Letlhakane village received P301 777 to purchase additional playing kits and equipment for the Under 15 Football Teams that play in the Boteti Region Football Youth League and to run two coaching courses (Youth License and Intermediate License).
Rakops Junior Secondary School in Rakops village received P292 037 76 to purchase mattresses for about 400 hundred boarding students. The mattresses used by the students were worn-out and required replacement.
Mokgobelele ward in Letlhakane village received P8 388.85 to connect electricity to the newly constructed kgotla offices.
Boteti Cultural Day Committee representing Boteti Sub District received P168, 000. 00 to plan and host Boteti Cultural Day
Makalamabedi Community Junior Secondary School in Makalamabedi village received P3 412.40 to purchase and install a siren at the school.
Letlhakane Primary School in Letlhakane village received P96 832.00 to purchase a photocopier.
Boteti Regional Football Association based in Letlhakane village received P129 020.00 to launch Boteti Youth League and purchase 20 soccer boots for 9 U15 Teams playing in the league.
Supang Memorial Primary School in Letlhakane village received P98 892.80 to repair a photocopier and to purchase traditional dance attire.
Letlhakane Village Development Committee North in Letlhakane village received P32 369.00 to refurbish rental houses and fence the yard.
Lastly, OLDM continues to conduct community outreach programmes through its employees- and Peer Educators. These Peer educators continue to embark on projects that transform the lives of communities. Some of the projects that employees have embarked on include construction of houses, back yard gardens and toilets for the less prevailed members of the communities.

Name of Initiative	Funding Amount
Rehabilitation centre for people with disabilities	P1,833,333.00
Botswana Athletics Association (Year 3)	P3m p/a from 2022 – 2024
Debswana Re Ba Bona Ha (Year 3)	P2m p/a from 2022 – 2024
PPE/Textile Accelerator Programme monitoring and improvement initiatives	Funded in previous financial year and on completion phase
SOS Serowe: Farm Project (completion phase)	Funded in previous financial year and on completion phase
Kasane Market Stalls (completed)	Funded in previous financial year and on completion phase
Lekhubu (completion phase)	Funded in previous financial year and on completion phase
Makoro (completion phase)	Funded in previous financial year and on completion phase
Diamond Dreams Academic Awards	P700,000
Arts and Crafts Centre	P3 million
Mmalekwa	P1 million
Tsonyane - Development of Oki Cultural Heritage Site (Lokitso Community)	P1.5 million
STEM Programme – GirlEng	P500, 000
STEM Programme: Maranyane Bokamoso	P1 million
Capacity Building for women and PWDs owned businesses	P400, 000
Community Wellness Programmes - GBV Campaign	P1.7 million
Bee Project	P100,000
Southern District Women’s Football League	P300,000
Social Ils psycho-social support programme	P850,000
Government Schools Development Programme	P500,000
Mokopi Conservation	P1.5 million
Food Security Project – Malatswae Ranch	P1 million
Xhumo Horticultural Production	P1.5 million
Khwee Ranch Development	P1 million
Letlhakane Cluster	P1 million
Diamond Dreams Academic Awards	P500,000
Employee Volunteerism	P300,000
Commemoration for PWD’s	P100,000
LED Training for Boteti Councillors	P100,000
Mmadikola Market	P250,000
Xhumo Jam Production Equipment	P150,000
Boteti Infrastructure	P4,000,000.00 p/a from 2023 - 2025

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