Businesses prove resilient in tough times
Thursday, April 13, 2017
De Kok
These conditions are usually related to the slow economic growth as well as the tough regulatory environment.
In a tough economic climate, the reality of budget cuts, job insecurity and diminished employment rights usually comes to play with some companies succumbing to the pressures and ending up retrenching or closing shop.
That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...