Stanbic Raises Cash For Diamond Beneficiation
Monday, June 16, 2008
The bank's managing director, Dennis Kennedy said on Friday when listing the three bonds namely SBBL 046, SBB L047 and SBBL 048 that they are very hungry for business. He was referring to the financing of working capital needed by the 16-diamond cutting and polishing companies in the country.
Kennedy said they listed the bonds to give the bank a robust balance sheet to enable it to lend money and play a significant role in the development of the local economy.
While the minister is of the view that the proposal would have significant positive economic impact, the entertainment industry players believe otherwise. The issue has over the weeks become a hot potato. But what is of essence right now is that the country needs liberal ideas to move in the right direction While opening up the economy may sound quite interesting to the ear, rolling out extended trading hours through pilot programmes without...