Equities soften on sluggish economy
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
The performance of the BSE, as measured by the benchmark Domestic Companies Index (DCI) has lost five percent in the first nine-months of the year.
In a third quarter (Q3) market update, the BSE says that despite an impressive 4.2% economic growth forecast for 2017, the sentiment on the ground is different with companies and perception surveys pointing to a subdued growth.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...