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BSE chief positive that privatisation can transform Botswana’s economy

Seeking solutions: Bolokwe
Seeking solutions: Bolokwe

According to the Bank of Botswana, Botswana’s economy has to grow by 6.7% to escape the middle income trap, achieve a high income status and realise the aspirations of Vision 2036 – Towards Prosperity for All.

However, the current economic projections point to growth of no more than one percent. Amid the prevailing fiscal pressures, thought leaders concede that it is more vital now than ever before to spur private sector growth in order to transform and diversify the economy, and position it for faster growth.

At the just ended 17th National Business Council, held in Francistown from 26 – 28 August, thought leaders gathered to come up with resolutions that could transform Botswana’s economy, under the theme “Invigorating Economic Transformation through Private Sector Growth”.

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Child protection needs more than prevailing laws

The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...

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