BTCL pays record dividend to government
Friday, September 20, 2024 | 380 Views |
Job done: BTCL declared a mega-dividend to government this week
The handover represents part of the total P263 million payout to all shareholders, the highest since BTCL’s 2016 listing on the Botswana Stock Exchange. The BTCL recently unveiled results for the year ended March 31 2024 showing a 35% increase in pretax profits to P200 million.
Speaking at the dividend handover, BTCL board chairperson, Mokgethi Magapa, highlighted the company’s strong year, despite challenging economic conditions.
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