BoB leans towards ‘looser’ interest rate policy
Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 450 Views |
Setting trends: Dekop PIC.PHATSIMO KAPENG
The accommodative monetary policy stance is made possible by the Bank’s projections that inflation this year will trend either below or within the three to six percent objective range.
“Inflation is expected to remain within the medium-term objective range and inflation expectations are well-anchored, while the economy is expected to operate below capacity in the short term,” governor, Cornelius Dekop said yesterday morning.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...