Non-mining sector beat recession - Khama

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President Ian Khama says that Botswana's non-mining sector recorded remarkable growth despite the global financial downturn.

He was officially opening the 27th High Level Consultative Council (HLCC) in the Pavilion at the Fair Grounds in Gaborone yesterday.

The President said the construction, wholesale, retail and banking and financial services have all reflected good growth, adding that he was pleased that Botswana's banking and financial services have particularly done well. " It demonstrates that  our banking and financial services sector is well regulated and was able to respond to the stimulus package," Khama said.

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