Econsult paints gloomy economic picture

Economic consultancy firm, Econsult Botswana says there is an increasingly negative mood in the country with regard to economic prospects and a lack of confidence in the business community.

The firm stated in its economic review of the third quarter of 2015 that the situation goes deeper than the current depression in commodity markets.

According to Econsult, this reflects a number of longer-term problems such as unreliable supply of water and electricity.

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Oh what a State funeral!

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...

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