CA to decide on sale of KFC

KFC outlet in Main Mall, Gaborone
KFC outlet in Main Mall, Gaborone

The Competition Authority (CA) has less than a month to decide on the proposed sale of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) franchise in Botswana to a South African firm, Callus (Pty) Ltd.

The transaction concerns the proposed acquisition of KFC restaurants in Botswana, owned by VPB Propco, together with all its assets related to operation of KFC franchise stores, by Callus.

At a public hearing on Monday, the authority indicated it would make a decision on the transaction in less than 30 days.

Editor's Comment
Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

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