IMF forecast moderate growth in 2014
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
An IMF mission led by Lamin Leigh, which visited Gaborone last week to consult with Botswana government officials, says that the country is undergoing a cyclical recovery in line with its major trading partners although last year’s economic growth rate is unlikely to be matched this year.
“The economy grew faster than expected in 2013 at about 6 percent, owing to the improved performance of the mining sector.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...