CCA, top insurers set for Tribunal clash
Friday, June 12, 2026 | 170 Views |
Presiding: The Competition Tribunal is set to hear the matter on August 28 PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI
A hearing has been set for August 28.
The companies involved are BIC Insurance and Old Mutual Insurance. Together with a previous respondent, Hollard Insurance, which has since reached a settlement with the CCA, the three firms account for approximately 70% of the market and are regarded as the dominant players in Botswana's short-term insurance industry.
For decades, the Francistown-Nata road has witnessed countless accidents, many of them fatal. Families have lost loved ones. Businesses have suffered delays while motorists have repeatedly complained about the poor condition of the road.The opening of the new section is therefore welcome news and a reminder that investing in quality infrastructure can save lives.However, while the smooth new surface brings relief, it also comes with greater...