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Scramble for oil, gas and coal in Botswana’s Game Reserve

There is a scramble for oil, gas, and coal in Botswana, much of it centred on the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR). After a flurry of reports about alleged fracking plans in the park several years ago, this drive has been underreported recently, with attention diverted to such activities elsewhere …

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BOD expands its ownership of Botswana JV to 50%

Botswana Diamonds (BOD), a company with dual listings, has added to its position in the potential Maibwe joint venture (JV) in Botswana. Siseko Minerals has expanded its ownership of the JV from 29% to 50%. 51.7 percent of Siseko is owned by BOD. Siseko is required to pay P411 800 …

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AN OVERVIEW OF 342 – DIESEL QUALITY AND ITS IMPORTANCE

by John Evans B.Sc. MLA II – diagnostic manager, WearCheck ABSTRACT  SANS 342:2016 (South African National Standard) is the standard that governs the quality of diesel in South Africa. The SANS document, published by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) details the properties of diesel that are of importance, …

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