Sale of KFC franchise back on track

Up for grabs: At least 9 firms have been shortlisted to buy the KFC franchise
Up for grabs: At least 9 firms have been shortlisted to buy the KFC franchise

The sale of the KFC franchise in Botswana is back on track after the former franchisee VPB Propco withdrew an appeal against a judgement that placed the company under final liquidation.

KFC was placed under final liquidation by the High Court in September last year but the process to sell the franchise was stalled after VPB proprietor Anthony Siwawa lodged an appeal against the judgement.

KFC liquidator Nigel Dixon-Warren of KPMG told BusinessWeek on Wednesday that following the withdrawal of the appeal, they have now shortlisted nine companies from Botswana and outside.

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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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