Bonds drive domestic govt debt up
Friday, June 06, 2008
Prior to the March bond issue, government domestic debt had been sitting at P1.75 billion since June last year.
The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Baledzi Gaolathe, launched a P5 billion 'Domestic Note Programme' under which there will be regular auctions of government securities last March.
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...