Liquidator secures P5m more from CMB missing funds
Friday, April 25, 2025 | 800 Views |
Gabriel Kanjabanga
Gaborone High Court judge, Omphemetse Motumise last week issued a judgment that the attorney refunds the liquidator the sum of P5, 000, 000.00 together with interest thereon at 10% per annum tempora morae.
“The transaction in terms of which P5m was paid from CMB and or the liquidated companies to the applicant (the Transaction) is declared void and stands set aside in terms of the notice,” said Motumise.
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