Govt to approach market for P450m
Friday, July 19, 2019
The government, through Bank of Botswana, borrows quarterly from the local capital market mainly to develop the local market’s capacity but also to fund gaps in the national budget.
For the local market participants who bid for the right to lend to government, the bonds represent risk free, solid returns for investments.
The recent disclosure by the IEC that 2,513 registrations have been turned down due to various irregularities should prompt all Batswana to meticulously review the voters' rolls and address concerns about rejected registrations.The disparities flagged by the IEC are troubling and emphasise the significance of rigorous voter registration processes.Out of the rejected registrations, 29 individuals were disqualified due to non-existent Omang...