Debswana Diamond Company is strengthening its approach to employee wellbeing by placing greater emphasis on the physical, mental, spiritual and financial health of its workforce.
The company recognizes that a healthy and supported workforce is central to operational performance and long-term business sustainability.
Speaking at the Botswana Health and Climate Change Summit 2026 in Gaborone, Debswana Chief People Officer Matlhogonolo Mogapi said the mining environment presents unique occupational safety and wellbeing challenges, particularly within large open-pit mining operations.
She said employee wellness programmes must move beyond physical health to address the broader circumstances affecting workers, including mental health, financial pressures and workplace relationships.
Mogapi highlighted workplace bullying as a growing concern, noting that employees’ lived experiences often influence how they treat others, particularly when they assume leadership positions.
She challenged organisations to build healthier workplace cultures by addressing bullying, unconscious bias and discrimination, arguing that employees cannot deliver their best when they operate in environments where they feel undermined or excluded.
She further emphasised that employee wellbeing should not be treated as an expendable cost during periods of financial pressure, but as a strategic investment in organisational resilience and productivity.
