Markets await key Barclays� decision on Africa

Barclays Africa Group Ltd yesterday moved to calm the markets ahead of today’s crucial announcement by parent company, Barclays Plc on its possible divestment from the continent.

In a statement, Barclays Africa said any announcement by its London-listed parent company will not impact the shareholding and ownership of operations in individual African countries, including Botswana.

This follows an announcement by Barclays Plc on Sunday that its board was evaluating strategic options in relation to its shareholding in its African business.

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Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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