Interest rates remaining unchanged
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
The December headline inflation fell to 3.8 percent last week, providing scope for further lowering of interest under the central bank accommodative monetary policy stance.
However, analysts believe the recent inflation rate fall is primarily pushed by the temporary drop in fuel prices, and does not signify any easing of underlying inflationary pressures.
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...