Thailand firm acquires Gaborone Sun
Friday, August 29, 2014
The global gaming and leisure company, which is looking to reduce its exposure to some African assets, has teamed up with Thailand-listed leisure conglomerate Minor International (MINT) in a R661million (P528 million) deal. The deal allows the South African Sun International to markedly reduce its exposure to three African hotels.
The mechanics of the deal will see Sun International selling the hotel businesses to the Asian leisure giants while it retains the casinos operations.
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...