Choppies' troubles reach tipping point

Festus Mogae. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Festus Mogae. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Choppies’ long drawn out woes deepened this week with the regional grocer announcing it planned to pull out of South Africa.

This, while the eagerly awaited forensic and legal reports laid more damning allegations against directors for the hole the group finds itself in.

In addition, former president, Festus Mogae, who has chaired the pan-African group since 2008, also announced a plan to step down once the group’s 2018 full year results are released, a development expected in the next six to eight weeks.

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Let’s get the constitutional amendment right

Their concerns highlight the need for meaningful dialogue between government and relevant stakeholders to ensure the best interests of the country are served.This was in addition to other voices from opposition politicians and civil society organisations.The stance underscores the importance of citizen participation in the constitutional amendment process. The AFM rightly assert that such weighty matters demand thorough discussions to reflect the...

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