Watershed year at BSE

2014 proved to be a defining year at the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) with increased number of counters opening Central Securities Depository (CSD) accounts while new products were also introduced.

The BSE transition bill also sailed through parliament, which will allow the incorporation of the Stock Exchange providing it with the flexibility to operate on a more commercial basis and enter into strategic alliances.

In the year, the stock market also introduced the Exchange News Service.  This service will disseminate listed company information to the market in real time, facilitating punctual, equal and wide exchange of relevant news and information. Subscribers to the X-News Email Service now have the link to the publications dispatched to their designated email addresses within 10 minutes of uploading to the ATSM and BSEW.

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FMD fight needs all of us

Botswana's cattle industry is one of the country's greatest assets. For many families, cattle are a source of income, food, pride, and culture. They pay school fees, build homes, and support livelihoods. Beyond the farm, the beef industry creates jobs and earns the country valuable foreign exchange through exports.That is why the construction of the new containment fence should not be viewed as just another government project. It is an...

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