The Botswana Competition Authority rejects an exemption application brought by two fast moving consumer good companies (Choppies / Payless)

BOTSWANA COMPETITION AUTHORITY: EXCEPTION APPLICATION BACKFIRES FOR CHOPPIES-PAYLESS BUYING GROUP* The Competition Authority of Botswana (CA) rejected an exemption application brought by two FMCG players. The applicants, Choppies Distribution Centre and Payless Supermarkets, sought to justify their application by demonstrating that by increasing their buyer power the applicants would be able to ensure lower prices and better quality products for