The rich get richer in Botswana

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Private wealth in Botswana rose by 11% last year, the second highest growth rate in Africa after Mauritius, as the richest in the country added even more to their assets, BusinessWeek has established.

According to the Africa 2018 Wealth Report, the continent’s most authoritative report on private wealth, Botswana was one of the top 10 wealthiest countries in Africa last year, ranked position four with an average wealth per capita of $7,900.

The country’s wealth at individual level last year grew by 11% making it the second highest country after Mauritius with 20%.

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The rich get richer in Botswana

Private wealth in Botswana rose by 11% last year, the second highest growth rate in Africa after Mauritius, as the richest in the country added even more to their assets, BusinessWeek has established.

Relay team hunts elusive gold

Nico launch late Houdini act

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UB Rhinos on the charge

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