At that time, we had seen the BoB raise its Monetary Policy Rate by 50 basis points (0.5%) in order to try to slow down inflation in the economy.In that article, I had written about how following textbook economics, this move could be argued as...
This week started with an announcement by Russia that it will cut off gas supplies to Europe indefinitely and the unfortunate, sad truth is that Africa will feel the ultimate pinch of this. Let’s give this context: the economic sanctions imposed by...
The cash threshold refers to the total amount that an individual or entity can receive, carry around, or payout in the form of cash.Cash transaction makes the first stage of money laundering known as Placement practical.This is where the 'dirty...
Earn more money or spend less is a straightforward strategy you can use if you are having trouble saving money.This article serves as a helpful reminder that you must either reduce some expenses or take up a side part-time activity that will allow...
Since the beginning of the year, for example, Botswana has blocked SA exports of tomatoes, carrots, beetroot, potatoes, cabbage, lettuce, garlic, onions, ginger, turmeric, chilli peppers, butternut, watermelons, sweet peppers, green mealies and fresh...
Botswana faces the challenge of creating jobs in a limited private market, particularly for youth, with an unemployment rate of ~41%. According to Oxford Economics, the digital economy, worth $11.5 trillion globally, provides an opportunity for...
Regional Free Trade Areas (FTAs) are welcomed innovative initiatives that entice all sectors of the economy. This is caused by the perception or the anticipation of better business opportunities brought about by access to bigger markets.Industries...
A report by the Commonwealth of Nations Network has since outlined countries that rank highly on their Ease of doing business index over the last Decade.To mention a few purely based on how easy it is to start a business; New Zealand, Australia,...
However, he includes Douglas Tsiako as also having been on the flight as well. Dr Ramsay is mistaken about this, but I can understand how this may have come about.Exclusive Other than being a Motswana who, like others, would have been most sorrowed...
On July 27, the most recent update titled – In Danger: Global AIDS Update 2022 was published. In it, new data are presented, which reveal how COVID-19 and other global crises shifted attention and resources away from HIV over the last two years,...
The white paper was released to reiterate the fact that Taiwan is part of China, to demonstrate the resolve of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese people and their commitment to national reunification, and to emphasise the position and...
Whilst the bigger economies are putting in place measures to remedy living conditions and boost trade among themselves, Africa seems to be a bit slow in executing its agenda and paramount to this have been issues around corruption and governance.We...
Indeed, clothes are variously closest to our bodies, our hearts, our sense of identity, and our public image. In fact, if we look closely, we will find that this closeness is actually a psychological connection with ourselves.In other words, you...
On July 27, the most recent update titled "In Danger: Global AIDS Update 2022 was published. In it, new data are presented, which reveal the ways in which COVID-19 and other global crises shifted attention and resources away from HIV over the last...
The world is fast-tracking technology and developing countries are quite slow in embracing this, yet the notion has been around. Big data is the new hot topic that needs to be embedded within growing economies and Botswana needs to be part and parcel...
Director of Ceremony, the UNICEF team along with their counterparts from the Ministry of Local Government, Botswana Police and the Local Organizing Committee spent the entire week here engaging different stakeholders to map out a sustainable way of...
Instead of making further excuses for African leaders’ failures to provide their economies and electorates with basic commodities, the conflict in the Ukraine must provide the African continent’s leadership with scope and urgency to find each...
The results confirm that, among adults in Botswana living with HIV, 95 percent were aware of their status, 98 percent of those aware of their status were on antiretroviral therapy (ART), and 98 percent of those on ART achieved viral load suppression....
The visit has escalated tensions between China and the USA. Despite some advise not to take the trip by some top US officials such as the national security advisor Jake Sullivan and other senior national Security Council officials because of the risk...
One remains quite wary as to spending habits and prospects of many different endeavours, including business creation and business sustainability.The Minister of Finance, Peggy Serame, recently announced new policy instruments within her ministry in...
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