Cresta posts lukewarm results

The Cresta Mahalapye was opened in 2013
The Cresta Mahalapye was opened in 2013

Cresta Marakenelo Limited achieved an operating profit of P31.4 million for the year-ended December 2013. This reflects an operating margin of 11%, same as in 2012.

The group states the static margin shows a continuing downward pressure on room rates and the general inflationary environment, especially in Botswana.

According to Statistics Botswana, overall annual inflation rate decreased between February 2013 and February 2014 due to stable prices of commodities, especially the major components such as transport and food and non-alcoholic beverages.

Editor's Comment
Exercise extra caution!

Unfortunately, petty thieves tend to be more vicious around this time as they also prepare for the festive season. Culturally, many Batswana go home for the holiday, and petty thieves are amongst those who go home. Burglaries, car break-ins, and attacks on unsuspecting pedestrians seem to be on the rise!That is not all, as scammers continue to take money from pensioners as well as other Batswana who may fall prey to their unscrupulous tactics....

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