
The embattled Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) finds itself grappling with a heavy law suit from former minister Patrick Balopi through his company Walgreen Investments for a P40 million debt. BMC sits on the verge of collapse and are praying that the High Court rule in their favour on April 8 when the matter is reviewed. Balopi had gotten a Court Order through which he wanted to attach meat stock valued at P27m, BMC accounts, and various other assets. The company was saved by the Court on March 15, 2019 when it allowed a Stay of Execution set for review on April 8. Why Balopi sues Known cattle baron Balopi, who is also former MP for Francistown, Minister of various portfolios and Speaker of National Assembly, has taken a swift legal move through his Walgreen Investments Company to lodge a lawsuit against BMC for a P40 million debt accrued from sale of cattle and feed-lot services. Last week BMC found itself in the middle of a dire situation when Balopi’s deputy sheriffs went on to attach all the BMC assets including a meat stock worth of P 27 million and company bank accounts. Balopi is represented by the Ramalepa Attorneys on…