How Are They Expected To Feed Their Families?
Monday, February 08, 2021
As one of the industry’s largest employers, KBL put out a press release dated January 20, 2021, stating in part: “As a result of the Government of Botswana’s ban of alcohol sales with effect from 4th January 2021, Kgalagadi Breweries Limited has made a very difficult decision to completely suspend its operations for 25th January 2021.
This follows an initial phased suspension of certain KBL operations carried out in the weeks following the announcement of the ban from 25th January 2021, only a minimal number of critical roles will continue to be staffed, and all the other operational activity will stop.
Over the past weekend in Greater Gaborone, four people tragically lost their lives in separate accidents, a stark reminder of how vulnerable we are on the roads, especially during this busy time of year.The accidents, which claimed the lives of three pedestrians and one driver, paint a grim picture of the dangers faced by everyone on the road, not just motorists but also pedestrians. In one case, a young man was fatally struck by a truck whilst...