Appeal lodged to return Tati to liquidation
Friday, April 20, 2018
Last week, the High Court removed Tati Nickel from its two-year liquidation, after Justice Zein Kebonang ruled that there were insufficient reasons to keep the mine under.
The decision, described by legal experts as unprecedented, effectively handed Tati Nickel back to its majority shareholder, the Government of Botswana, and opened it up to claims from creditors, workers and others.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...