Flagging economy needs robust credit growth
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
BoB govenor Linah Mohohlo
Last week, Statistics Botswana announced that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.4 percent in 2014, the lowest growth rate recorded in the post 2009-recession period.
Government had estimated an economic growth rate of 5.2 percent in 2014, while the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had forecast a GDP growth rate of 4.9 percent in the year.
“Safety first is safety always”– Charles M HayesAs most people begin travelling across the country to spend the President’s Holidays with family and friends, there is every reason to embrace the joy and togetherness that this period brings.While holiday periods bring joy, they are sadly often accompanied by a rise in road accidents, violent incidents and other avoidable tragedies. Too often, families that set out to celebrate together end...