BBS profits jump as demutualisation gathers pace

The Society will apply for a banking licence by October. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
The Society will apply for a banking licence by October. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

The Botswana Building Society (BBS) has bounced back to a bullish mood after recording a six percent rise in profits to P72 million for the financial year ending March 31, 2015.

In the previous year to March 2014, the Society’s profits declined four percent to P68 million. This year’s profit rise comes as the Society prepares to bolster its revenue by venturing into commercial banking sector with the submission of banking licence application to the central bank slated for October this year.

Board chairman Cross Kgosidiile said he was confident of the long-term prospects of Society, which will be enhanced by the commercialisation of the business, a process that is on track.

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As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...

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