Pelaelo implores Stanbic to list on BSE
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Speaking at the bank’s 25th anniversary celebrations held recently, Pelaelo applauded Stanbic for the role it played in the development of the local banking industry and thus contributing to the economy, but said ‘there was one missing part of this good story’.
“Unlike its peers, Stanbic is not listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange. The non-existence of the bank on the domestic bourse could be misinterpreted to mean lack of long-term commitment and willingness to have the Botswana public participate in the ownership of the bank.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...