Botswana operations not affected by SA scandal � KPMG
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Dixon-Warren
In a statement, Dixon-Warren said it was business as usual at the Botswana office, where the company is involved in high profile works such as the liquidation process of BCL Mine as well as KFC Botswana. “Stakeholders of KPMG may understandably be concerned as to whether the developments in South Africa will impact on the firm’s activities in Botswana.
“Here in Botswana, we will continue with business as usual and the firm will continue to service our clients drawing on our pool of over 100 talented staff members, supported by our partners and associate directors, as well as our other colleagues in the region and internationally,” he said.
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...