Foreign reserves rise

Foreign exchange reserves increased by P2.5 billion in the month of July from P75.2 billion to P77.7 billion.

In terms of US dollar, the reserves rose by $189 million to $8.8 billion while in SDR the reserves rose by SDR190 million to SDR5.7 billion. Based on changes in the reserves, adjusted for unrealised gains and losses, the balance of payments was in overall surplus by P2.9 billion in July. On a year to date basis, the cumulative surplus stood at P10.5 billion in July.

Editor's Comment
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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