BPOPF tender sparks market excitement

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By August 26 and 27, each of four bidders for the local asset management industry's most powerful position will have known its fate.

At its August sitting, the Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund (BPOPF) board will decide which of the four firms to appoint its asset/investment consultant, a key and highly lucrative position in the management of the Fund's P29 billion assets.

Alexander Forbes, whose consulting division has been in the position for several years, is again in the running for the contract whose duration has been set from October 2010 to September 2012.

Editor's Comment
Masisi should avoid diplomatic tensions

Mokgweetsi Masisi’s recent spats regarding the supposed involvement of Eswatini and South Africa in accommodating former president Ian Khama have sparked concerns about the potential ramifications on diplomatic relations. While transparency is valued, it must be accompanied by strategic communication to mitigate unintended consequences.President Masisi’s comments during a diplomatic heads meeting have drawn attention to the delicate balance...

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