Gov’t Bid To Raise P750m Flops
The central bank failed to raise any funds from the P750 million targeted in the recent auction of inflation-linked bonds, ...
Tag: Bank of Botswana (BoB)
BoB likely to cut rates again
Following its recent decision to maintain rates, the Bank of Botswana (BoB) is expected to reduce interest rates once more ...
Botswana needs ambitious fiscal consolidation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on economies to pursue ambitious fiscal consolidation measures and create room for looser ...
Botswana gears up for money laundering assessment
Botswana is intensifying its efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing in preparation for a crucial international evaluation. The ...
FIA Flags 511 Suspicious Virtual Asset Transactions
The Financial Intelligence Agency (FIA) has flagged at least 511 suspicious transactions by virtual asset service providers within three months, ...
Without infrastructure investment, forget beneficiation success, BoB says
The central bank said that infrastructure is key to the success of beneficiation in the extractive industry, signaling the need ...
Diamond Prices Remain Under Pressure
Prices for natural diamonds are expected to continue to fall amid economic uncertainty in the two big markets – the ...
BoB defends expansionary budget
“We need to grow the economy” Says fiscal policy and monetary policy in congruence Revises inflation forecast down Maintains Bank ...
Pockets of Vulnerabilities in the Banking Sector
Botswana’s banking industry has been named among sectors that pose risks to the country’s financial sector but is nevertheless described ...
Declining Forex Reserves Call For A More Diversified Revenue Base
Botswana’s foreign reserves have been declining since 2015, both in absolute terms and months of import cover, making the need ...
