The Far gains marginally on BSE debut

Friday, May 06, 2016

The Far Property Company regisetered modest gains on its first trading day on Wednesday rising by two thebe to P2.59 per share with 5,000 shares changing hands.

The company, which is the second to join the local bourse this year, listed following a successful and oversubscribed initial public offering (IPO).

The company, which is majority owned by Choppies Group directors Ram Ottapathu and Farouk Ismail, issued 40 million new units while the selling shareholders sold 40 million of their own shares meaning that 80 million units were being sold.

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The Far gains marginally on BSE debut

The Far Property Company regisetered modest gains on its first trading day on Wednesday rising by two thebe to P2.59 per share with 5,000 shares changing hands.

Disc, license renewal requirements waived amid system failures

This is not reversal born of weakness- Salakae

Batlokwa reject Tlokweng expansion plan

Enough is enough – Kgosi Gaborone

CoA dismisses Meswele convicts' appeal against 40-year imprisonment

‘Insurance killer’ case leaves family in ruins

Serowe police probe Mogorosi tragedy

Man found seriously injured by Letlhakane roadside

BPF should get house in order