It was both disappointment and dismay that I read the said article. Disappointment that a reporter abuses such a platform and dismays that it is actually allowed without establishing the facts. If all the facts were stated correctly in the article, it would have been more acceptable. What is not mentioned in the said article is that our guest speaker, Dr. Sam Nujoma, canceled his attendance at the last minute due to another urgent appointment that came up. What was not mentioned is that the speaker would have discussed a very topical issue that is not found on any website. Thus, although not happy most of the media accepted the apology by our Group CEO, Advocate Rukoro at the luncheon.
May I also mention that we also had several calls from both media and captains of industry who attended the function and who dissociate themselves from the angle and content of Mr. Heita's article.
Although it is mentioned that the opinions raised in the Khuta are that of the author and not the Economist, I am sure that, as with all public letters, it was approved by you? Be it as it may, taken  Mr. Heita's approach to such matters, we would appreciate, in future, you would rather avail a more responsible reporter to attend FNB functions, one that reports accurate and balanced, rather than seeking the extreme to boost his own image.
As always, I will appreciate an open discussion with you on this matter.

Yours Truly,
RD Norval  
Head: Strategic Marketing & Communication