BoB keeps hawkeye on digital currencies

The Bank of Botswana (BoB) says it is keeping a close watch on cryptocurrencies that seem to be gradually making their way into the country.

Cryptocurrencies, described as digital or virtual currencies that use cryptography for security, are yet to be brought under any regulatory framework in Botswana.

Bitcoin, a virtual currency whose value has been soaring in international markets in recent months, is  said to be by far the most famous of these cryptocurrencies.

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Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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