By Simon Nare
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has called for deeper cooperation between South Africa and Botswana in the mining sector, saying both countries must play a greater role in determining how critical minerals are extracted and beneficiated to support local and global economies.
Addressing the opening ceremony of the ministerial session of the sixth Bi-National Commission in Gaborone on Wednesday, Lamola outlined four key areas for discussion between delegations from the two neighbouring countries.
Lamola forms part of the delegation led by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a two-day state visit to Botswana, which will culminate in the sixth session of the South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission, where several agreements are expected to be signed.
Ramaphosa and Botswana President Gideon Duma Boko are expected to co-chair the summit of the commission from 20 to 21 May.
Setting the tone ahead of the leaders’ meeting, Lamola told the ministerial
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