CALLS GROW FOR STRONGER INCLUSION OF WOMEN IN BOTSWANA’S MINING SECTOR
Apr 29, 2025
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Article By: Phenyo Babusi
As Botswana’s mining sector expands, pressure is mounting for deeper inclusion of women across the industry.
Speaking to Gabz FM News, Women in Mining Botswana Vice Chairperson Gorata Manyaapelo McKinnon said while progress has been made, real barriers still persist—particularly around procurement, access to funding, and leadership opportunities.
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