They were fooled by Tuskys about Recovery bla bla bla...Now add the 3.5 Billion they lost in Nakumatt.

So DTB has blocked Tuskys Account which has only 34'Million shillings...

Even though I have some DTB shares, I find this rather amusing. After losing 3.5bn in Nakumatt, you give 2.6bn to its sibling in crime?

Govt should just criminalize this 'consignment model' of running retail stores

The "Consignment Model" is common and makes sense for retailers. The retailer doesn't want to be stuck with slow moving goods whereas the seller/importer/manufacturer finds a place to sell his goods.

Without the consignment model, a retailer may choose to stock what is guaranteed to move vs try new brands or products.

The weakness lies in the corporate governance and laws. There are contracts in place and they should be adhered to but that's where the problem starts. Going to court is expensive and takes ages.

Loans come in ALL shapes and sizes. It all depends on the Lender and the Borrower.

From zero collateral e.g. Fuliza to heavily collateralized e.g. real estate loans/mortgages. Even then there are issues for the latter!

What hard assets would a bank e.g. DTB collateralize when Tuskys probably rents/leases the stores, furniture and buys goods on credit?

The "regulator" - who would that be? - can enact rules based on laws but there are issues with that too. Who should be regulated?
The supermarkets?
Which ones?
Which size?
Who will monitor that?

As they say, do check out who you go into business with!

Perhaps it is time for a group of "suppliers" to start their own supermarket chain. Not easy though!