Lotlhakane East — Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources, Mr Kgomotso Abi, has commended Debswana for the spirit of benevolence.
Mr Abi said this when officially opening Olorato Children Care Centre and English medium, which was donated by Debswana in Lotlhakane East on August 18.
He reminded the community that the gesture by the mining company was not enough and implored residents to come on board and assist in children welfare.
Olorato Children Care Centre and English Medium board chairman, Ms Gloria Ramogola said the school aimed at accommodating orphans and vulnerable children.
She therefore called on residents to enrol many children at the centre; something she said would help the school raise the much needed finance for the day to day running of the school.
According to Ms Ramogola, the school, which has a capacity of 97 children, was built by Debswana mines with a budget of 1.3 million.
The American embassy also donated the furniture worth over P90 000 to the school.
For his part, Kanye South MP, Mr Abram Kesupile thanked all who contributed towards the success of the project.