BoB’s voice in the wilderness hits home
Wednesday, August 09, 2023 | 1820 Views |
Watching the numbers: Pelaelo PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Each year, the Bank of Botswana (BoB) carefully selects a theme topic for its annual report and for several years, the central bank has hammered home the ever increasing need to change the direction of the country’s economy.
The BoB is government’s economic advisor, an army of the country’s finest economic minds, highly trained in specialised and emerging subjects who spend their time analysing the risks and opportunities facing the country’s books.
“Ignore the noise, focus on your work”- AnonymousAs the DG of such a controversy-ridden institution, you really played your part in the fight against corruption and economic crime. Your stay at the helm of the DCEC was quickly paying dividends under your stewardship. During your tenure, there was a lot of action as those caught on the wrong side of the law were brought to court regardless of their economic or political status. We have learnt...