How Are They Expected To Feed Their Families?

A few weeks ago, Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) announced should the ban on alcohol sale not be lifted by end of January, they would have no choice but to suspend operations.

As one of the industry’s largest employers, KBL put out a press release dated January 20, 2021, stating in part: “As a result of the Government of Botswana’s ban of alcohol sales with effect from 4th January 2021, Kgalagadi Breweries  Limited has made a very difficult decision to completely suspend its operations for 25th January 2021. 

This follows an initial phased suspension of certain KBL operations carried out in the weeks following the announcement of the ban from 25th January 2021, only a minimal number of critical roles will continue to be staffed, and all the other operational activity will stop.

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