DPF’s assets soar to P10.5bn
Friday, October 06, 2023 | 1250 Views |
Bouncing back: DPF CEO, Gosego January, is overseeing a surge in asset value
The DPF is the country’s second-largest pension fund after the Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund, and the largest covering the private sector.
The DPF’s positive performance was driven by stronger economic growth, positive earnings outlook, declining inflation and the weakening dollar, officials said in a commentary released recently.
That should concern every Motswana. The implications extend far beyond cattle and farmers. Botswana’s beef industry is a critical pillar of the economy, supporting thousands of households and sustaining businesses along the value chain.The loss of access to lucrative export markets has already demonstrated how quickly an animal-health crisis can become an economic crisis.This is, therefore, not the time for complacency, blame, or political...