Fears of economic slowdown persist
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Unbundling numbers: Cairns at the FNBB budget review PIC: FNBB FACEBOOK
Key sectors such as diamonds and tourism, dependent on external demand, will be affected.
Speaking during First National Bank Botswana’s post-budget briefing recently, Cairns said an additional concern for Botswana was the uncertainty load-shedding was having on South Africa’s inflation outlook.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...