Banks set for record profits
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | 880 Views |
Capital central: The Bank of Botswana oversees all commercial banks in the country PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Previously, the highest after-tax profits the banks enjoyed was in 2018 at P2.02 billion.
Bank of Botswana (BoB) figures released recently indicate that in the first 11 months of last year, the country’s commercial banks raised their net interest incomes to P4.6 billion, nearly 15% above the corresponding period in 2021.
As cases continue to threaten herds and rural livelihoods, one simple but critical action can make a powerful difference: strictly adhering to FMD regulations, including refraining from slaughtering cloven-hoofed animals.Cloven-hoofed animals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, are highly susceptible to FMD. Slaughter, especially during outbreaks or restricted periods, significantly increases the risk of spreading the virus through...