The economy and the election

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Economics graph Source: Stats Botswana, Bank of Botswana

As the country goes to the ballot tomorrow, Mmegi Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI, uses the opportunity to trace the economy’s progress in the years since the last election

For fiscal and monetary authorities, the private sector, labour movements and households, the past five years will be unforgettable for the calamity that struck the local economy in October 2008.

At that time, exports of economic mainstay, diamonds, dropped from P2.4 billion in September, to P821.5 million in October, before slumping to P371.2 million in November, a level unseen in the previous five years.

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The economy and the election

As the country goes to the ballot tomorrow, Mmegi Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI, uses the opportunity to trace the economy’s progress in the years since the last election

The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

MISA Botswana celebrates World Press Freedom day

Unlawful wounding turns to murder

Mahalapye suspected copper cable thief nabbed

TAFIC targets top four finish

Selefu

Selefu

Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

Stakeholders must step up veggie supply