We Need A Diversified Banking Sector
Monday, October 24, 2016
We wish to welcome the new Governor as he starts his chapter. We hope he will have a lasting legacy like his precessors. Pelaelo takes over at a time when Botswana is grappling with unemployment.
Surely, BoB’s duty in the current situation is more than just monitoring inflation, but most importantly exploring immediate and long-term solutions that it can offer as the banking regulator to diversify the banking sector with a view to creating diverse players in the sector for job creation and attraction of foreign direct investment in this highly untapped sector which has largely focused on commercial banks.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...