Letshego seeks to raise P285m in Namibian listing
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
The financial services group announced last week during the presentation of its financials for the half-year period ended June 30, 2017 that it recently obtained approval from the Namibian bourse to list Letshego Holdings Namibia Limited (Letshego Namibia) on the NSX.
Group managing director, Chris Low said 20% of the company’s shares are being offered for sale as part of the licensing requirements of the Bank of Namibia to increase the level of Namibian ownership of Letshego Namibia.
While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...