The good and bad of a strong Pula

Wednesday, March 05, 2014

At the launch of the new family of coins last week, President Ian Khama cautioned that the exchange rate should not be regarded as a remedy for everything.

He further stated that a stable Pula in relation to other currencies provides support for both exporters and importers, including those producing for the domestic market.

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The good and bad of a strong Pula

At the launch of the new family of coins last week, President Ian Khama cautioned that the exchange rate should not be regarded as a remedy for everything.

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