Services sector drives economic growth
Friday, July 03, 2015
Jefferis
According to figures released by Statistics Botswana this week, Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 4.3 percent in the first quarter of 2015 compared to 3.6 percent accrued in the same quarter in 2014.
“At industry level, most of the increase was attributed to Trade, Hotels & Restaurants, General Government and Finance and Business services sectors which increased by 6.1, 5.6 and 5.4 percent respectively.
“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...