World Bank urges Botswana to invest more in infrastructure

The international financial institution, World Bank says Botswana needs to invest more on infrastructure and human capital to improve its competitiveness.

In the latest world development indicators and macro poverty outlook, the bank said the country should establish a trade and business environment, as well as immigration policies that encourage competition.

The bank stated that continued delays in upgrading electricity and water infrastructure will dampen non-mining activity, especially in the manufacturing sector.

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Oh what a State funeral!

That rare sight deserves heartfelt praise, not only for President Duma Boko and his administration, but also for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), the Mogae family, and the entire country.President Boko’s decision to grant a full state funeral to a man who belonged to a rival party was a mark of true statesmanship. He recognised that national leadership carries a weight that belongs to the whole...

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