Why steady, asset-backed businesses matter in uncertain times
Friday, March 27, 2026 | 90 Views |
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History suggests that the businesses which endure are rarely those that promise the most. Rather, they are those anchored in tangible economic activity and supported by disciplined strategy. As the Setswana saying reminds us, go bona ke go dumela — seeing builds conviction. In investment terms, this speaks to the enduring appeal of assets whose value is rooted in real demand and observable performance.
For Turnstar Holdings, this philosophy is reflected in a disciplined focus on dominant retail and mixed-use assets in key urban locations across its markets. The Group emphasises sustainable occupancy, prudent balance-sheet management and proactive asset management to enhance tenant appeal and long-term asset relevance. Through regional diversification and targeted capital investment, Turnstar aims to deliver stable income streams while positioning its portfolio for structural urban growth
But on the particularly sensitive question of cadre deployment, the BNF must tread very carefully.The issue deserves robust debate, not ideological enthusiasm. Recent public comments from the BNF leadership are reassuring: the party has said that government positions should be based on merit and competence rather than party membership, and that it does not have a specific cadre-deployment policy.That principle should remain firmly at the centre...