Ninety One eyes P2bn in private credit opportunities
Friday, September 05, 2025 | 240 Views |
Seeing opportunities: Ninety One is hunting for returns and impact in the local market
The local financial market has been weighed down by a liquidity crisis since last year, mainly owing to reduced government spending amidst the prolonged downturn in diamonds.
Private credit, meanwhile, which involves non-bank entities such as pension funds and their asset managers lending money to companies as opposed to traditional bank credit, is a growing alternative in the country.
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...