S&P raises Botswana’s outlook to positive on diamond recovery
Saturday, September 18, 2021 | 1930 Views |
In a statement, the agency said the recovery in the diamond sector would underpin the expected economic rebound.
The country's main diamond producer, Debswana reported production of 10.7 million carats for the first half of the year, 43% higher than the corresponding period last year.
The fees have been doubled from the previous amounts and raise concerns about political participation accessibility and democratic representation principles.This significant fee increase prompts questions regarding its impact on grassroots democracy.On one hand, the fees act as a filter, ensuring only serious contenders enter the race, potentially reducing frivolous candidacies and generating crucial campaign funds. The BDP argues that aspiring...