The Debswana Citizen Economic Empowerment Programme (CEEP) is a pioneering initiative that has been successful in creating jobs and increasing local spend in Botswana. With a target of reaching 20,000 jobs by next year, the programme has already created 14,200 jobs and has spent P15.9 billion in the local market.
The partnership between Debswana and Botswana Oil Limited (BOL) which was announced a fortnight ago will create under 100 direct jobs, and scores of job opportunities for citizens in the value chain activities.
Debswana Diamond Company, Botswana's flagship mining business recently received an award from Absa Bank Group in recognition of its commitment to economic empowerment across the supply chain.