RDC opens offer for PrimeTime equity
Friday, June 13, 2025 | 120 Views |
Landmark: Masa Centre is one of RDC’s flagship properties in Botswana
The latest developments come after a tense 2024 in which RDC launched a hostile takeover bid for PrimeTime, sparking complaints to the BSE which instituted a probe into the matter last October. A hostile takeover, a rarity in the local market, occurs when a bidder approaches target investors directly for their shares, rather than going through the board or management.
RDC Properties says the strategic move will strengthen its portfolio and expand its presence in areas and sectors where it currently does not have a footprint.
Whilst the project received mixed reactions from members of the public, the project is indeed a welcome development, which needs to be implemented as soon as possible. Many shared their opinion, with those against the project decrying that if implemented, it will kill the already struggling public transport industry.Many countries around the world have state-run public transport, and those who have travelled to such countries will give testimony...