Huge losses for Kingdom Bank depositors
Friday, March 13, 2015
Kingdom Bank is under curatorship for 90 days
The bank, which is currently under curatorship for 90 days, looks set to be liquidated when the temporary management period expires in May.
An inventory of the bank’s assets released by the Bank of Botswana (BoB) on Wednesday, shows that liabilities outweigh assets by as much as $16.7 million (P160 million) with an estimated minimum recovery rate of 12% on deposits.
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...