World Bank chief to visit

The World Bank (WB) Vice President for the Africa Region, Obiageli Ezekwesili, will come to Botswana on a two-day visit next week.

A statement from the Bretton Woods institute says Ezekwesili will discuss ways the Bank can continue to support Botswana's growth and the country's poverty reduction and economic diversification plans. Tim Gilbo, WB Country Director for Botswana, explains:

"While in the country, she will meet President Ian Khama, (the) Minister of Finance Kenneth Matambo and Minerals, Energy and Water Resources Minister Ponatshego Kedikilwe. She will also meet with officials from Water Utilities and NACA on the Botswana National Aids Programme Support."

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