Banks urged to maintain sufficient capital levels

Financial institutions have been encouraged to maintain adequate capital levels in their coffers in relation to their risk profile.

Speaking on Monday at a workshop organised by the First National Bank of Botswana (FNBB) in Gaborone, capital management analyst, Ikanyeng Segonetso said the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has established a set of guidelines and frameworks to regulate the international banking industry.

The purpose of the workshop was to enlighten institutional investors on the regulatory changes from Basel I to Basel II.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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