Will Botswana catch SA's cold?

Heading out: South Africa is Botswanau00e2u20acu2122s biggest trading partner PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI
Heading out: South Africa is Botswanau00e2u20acu2122s biggest trading partner PIC: MBONGENI MGUNI

The local economy is expected to enter a tricky period after regional powerhouse, South Africa, announced it was in a technical recession on Tuesday.

Statistics SA, that country’s data agency, released figures this week showing South Africa’s economy shrank by 1.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 after a 0.8% reduction in the third quarter.

By Stats SA definitions, a recession is said to have taken place when the economy experiences negative growth over two successive quarters.

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Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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