Choppies, Sefalana turf wars resurface

Ottapathu
Ottapathu

Three years after engaging in a bitter acquisition battle that ended up at the courts of law, sworn rivals in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) cut-throat industry, Sefalana Holdings and Choppies are at it again.

This time around, a deal that Choppies CEO, Ramachandran Ottapathu is pursuing in his personal capacity has emerged as the eye of a storm that has reignited the fresh battle with competitor, Sefalana Holdings.

On Monday, Sefalana Holdings implored the Competition Authority (CA) to block a transaction in which Ottapathu seeks to buy four local companies, two of which are suppliers to the former.

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Gov't must guard against cadre deployment

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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