IMF expects Botswana’s return to growth path
Friday, June 03, 2022 | 1440 Views |
On the mend: The IMF has identified the recovery of tourism as one of the anchors of the economy’s return to growth PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
In its World Economic Outlook released last month, the IMF forecast that Botswana’s economy would expand by 4.3 percent this year, the highest among its regional peers and comfortably above the 3.8 percent average expected for sub-Saharan Africa.
This week, IMF researchers released a further update following a board assessment conducted by the African Department in conjunction with local fiscal and monetary officials.
“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...