KBL employees join alcohol ban fight

KBL plant in Gaborone PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
KBL plant in Gaborone PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

In an attempt to protect their livelihoods, employees of Kgalagadi Breweries Limited (KBL) have joined the fight and approached the Court of Appeal seeking a fast appeal against the alcohol ban judgement.

KBL which has been trying to sustain its operations and those dependent on it, lost its application at the High Court when the matter was ruled not urgent now wants leave to have an expedited appeal.

The largest brewer that has been fighting for the alcohol ban to be lifted citing financial repercussions and possible subsequent job losses if the ban continues has noted that at this point it does not have a suitable alternative remedy but to approach court to ask for relief.

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