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Bank Gaborone’s double-digit growth pivots on key diversified sectors

5952 _Bank Gaborone_Executive Appointment - Tlhase-03
5952 _Bank Gaborone_Executive Appointment - Tlhase-03

Bank Gaborone recorded double digit growth in profits, loan book and assets, by driving growth in key sectors such as agriculture, mining and construction. Managing Director, Olebile Makhupe, tells MBONGENI MGUNI that even as the economy tightens, the bank will stand with its customers for sustainable development

Mark Twain’s famous quote about an umbrella, the bank and rain, is in the minds of some sectors as the economy endures a difficult period.

“A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants it back the minute it begins to rain,” goes the quote by the legendary American writer.

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Don't let FMD outbreak drag on

Acting Agriculture Minister, Edwin Dikoloti, is right in saying opening an export-ready facility whilst Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is still spreading would risk getting the whole country blacklisted before a single carcass leaves the door.A ban like that would break the already stressed nation. So, the postponement, painful as it is, is the right thing to do. The local economy is being squeezed from both ends. FMD has already slammed the door...

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