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Quill Hermans: A lifetime of service

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Remembered: Hermans in his earlier years
Remembered: Hermans in his earlier years

Quill Hermans, the architect behind the Pula currency, passed away recently. This week, leaders of the financial services gathered to remember him, his diligence and integrity, while sharing anecdotes such as how some Batswana initially wanted the Pula to be named “motokwane”. MBONGENI MGUNI writes

Former Bank of Botswana governor, Moses Pelaelo, remembers Quill Hermans’ steadfast integrity.

“In Quill Hermans’ central bank, if you stole a bar of soap from the bathroom, you are gone.

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Makgekgenene played her part

“Ignore the noise, focus on your work”- AnonymousAs the DG of such a controversy-ridden institution, you really played your part in the fight against corruption and economic crime. Your stay at the helm of the DCEC was quickly paying dividends under your stewardship. During your tenure, there was a lot of action as those caught on the wrong side of the law were brought to court regardless of their economic or political status. We have learnt...

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