Defaults on loan repayments on the rise � BoB
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Speaking at the official opening of First National Bank of Botswana’s (FNBB) branch in Pilane this week, Pelaelo expressed his concern noting that the NPLs and advances have been on an upward trajectory since 2014.
Since December 2014, the industry’s NPLs rose from 3.6% to 3.9% in 2015 and 4.9% in December 2016. As at July 31, 2017, the NPLs had increased further to 5.9% of total bank loans.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...