Botswana plunges 10 places in global competitiveness

Botswana stands at number 76 out of 139 countries surveyed by the World Economic Forum, dropping 10 places in 12 months, the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) for 2010/2011 shows.

In the GCI for 2009/2010, Botswana ranked at number 66.

The GCI report indicates lower percentages for performance and basic requirements, efficiency enhancement as well as innovation and sophistication, sections which have been declining since 2008.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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