BCL Liquidator’s eviction targets the employed
Total of 143 employees owe over P3.8 in rental accrued
e BCL liquidator has issued notices of eviction only to former BCL employees who are genuinely employed, and those unemployed and bene ting under the government dispensation will not be evicted from the property. is is the latest information coming from Selibe Phikwe.
Currently a total of 143 tenants occupying BCL houses are believed to be genuinely employed and working for at least three reputable companies that support the economy of the town, Botswana Guardian investigation has found. e concerned 143 occupants allegedly owe a combined total sum of P3.9 million. Out of 143, thirteen ( 13) are said to be employees of Agile Holdings Pty Ltd one of the purchasers of the BCL hospital.
The said Agile employees owed a combined sum of P193 960, while those employed by Bel Servest are 22 and owe P95 960. ere are also those termed as thirdparty tenants totalling 43 who owe the highest combined amount of P2. 300.326.83. e highest number of those who allegedly owe are the 65 employees of Premium Nickel Resources Botswana who owe a combined sum of P1 245 514.66. PNR bought among others the most pro table asset of the BCL mine being the Selibe North Sha . First, they were interested in buying the houses, but they had a change of heart considering that the houses were built more than 50 years ago and were not worth the price tag.
It was at this stage that PNR informed its employees that it will not be providing them with accommodation instead they will have to nd alternative accommodation as that will also boost the economy of the town.
Having exhausted all the possible avenues, the Liquidator informed Government of his intention to act by commencing eviction speci cally targeting third party tenants who have a reasonable monthly income to meet the obligations. e liquidator argues that despite being employed and numerous attempts made, the employees have failed and or
Currently a total of 143 tenants occupying BCL houses are believed to be genuinely employed and working for at least three reputable companies that support the economy of the town, Botswana Guardian investigation has found.
refused to pay rent to BCL. e Liquidator argues that they have no way of con rming if tenants are maintaining the houses. is has le them with no choice but to evict them. It is said that both parties have started to negotiate the terms.