Sefalana seeks P351m for expansion drive
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Recently, the company expressed its intention to grow its Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) businesses in both Botswana and Namibia.
In a press announcement to shareholders last week, finance director, Mohamed Osman said the company is raising approximately P351m net of expenses, by way of a rights issue of 27,858,523 offer shares.
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...