Hollard targets growth with P544m Regent takeover
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Briefing the media this week on their merger with Regent Botswana Group, Frans Prinsloo said there is growth particularly in the individual life market and commercial short-term market which is boosted by growth in Botswana’s gross domestic product (GDP) this year.
“Botswana’s insurance industry is a highly competitive one, large when compared with most African markets, yet relatively small by international levels with insurance premiums only constituting three percent of the GDP,” he said.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...