Botswana’s SMEs look to data -driven tools to drive growth
Friday, July 08, 2022 | 120 Views |
According to the African Development Bank Group, real GDP growth is projected to recover to 5.5 percent in 2022, based on a revival in domestic demand as the effects of the pandemic recede and a rebound in commodity prices as economies reopen globally.
However, this could be impacted by growing inflationary pressures caused by the war in Ukraine. There are also threats from persistent drought and the adverse effects of poor economic conditions in South Africa on Botswana’s exports and SACU receipts.
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...