Botswana Guardian
BG reporter
Friday, 30 July 2021
Kgalagadi Breweries Limited, the country’s biggest producer, has, ‘every right to represent the alcohol sector, purely because of its dominant and influential position within the sector, independent sources have told Botswana Guardian this week.
“KBL is better placed to represent the sector’s interests. Any alcohol trader in Botswana, profits in one way or the other from KBL products,” said one liquor trader who refused to be named. KBL, which is a unit of Sechaba Holdings, has taken government to court following alcohol ban which government imposed last month.
However, in his responding affidavit, President Mokgweetsi Masisi has questioned why KBL is claiming to be representing the sector. “The applicant (KBL) avers that it has to bring this application on the basis that it has an interest in the end consumer having access to purchase beverages.
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