Foreign reserves rise

Foreign exchange reserves increased by P2.5 billion in the month of July from P75.2 billion to P77.7 billion.

In terms of US dollar, the reserves rose by $189 million to $8.8 billion while in SDR the reserves rose by SDR190 million to SDR5.7 billion. Based on changes in the reserves, adjusted for unrealised gains and losses, the balance of payments was in overall surplus by P2.9 billion in July. On a year to date basis, the cumulative surplus stood at P10.5 billion in July.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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