Motor Holdings sees local boost as GM pulls out
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Motor Holdings sees opportunities in the wake of GM's Africa exit
This week, the company told Mmegi Business that while the Chevrolet brand will be discontinued, new makes will be introduced, adding that Motor Holdings Botswana has been appointed sole franchise representative of both Isuzu and Opel in the country.
Motor Holdings director, Charles Tibone noted that this will also incorporate ongoing support to both Opel and Chevrolet customers. Motor Holdings profile will be enhanced as they are now the sole representative of the franchise.
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...