SOEs and the limits of company law
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SOEs and the limits of company law
In a previous article in this column, a foundational governance question was raised: whether the Companies Act, on its own, provides a sufficient legal framework for entities funded by public resources, yet not expressly established under public finance legislation. The situation surrounding Sir Ketumile Masire Teaching Hospital (SKMTH) illustrates the consequences that may arise from this structural gap.
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The post SOEs and the limits of company law first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Isabella Mathiba
5/25/2026 3:33:27 AM