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AfDB avails $4bn for energy, fertiliser (opens the original)
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In a statement, directors said the facility, known as the Global Energy And Fertilizer Crisis Response Framework also includes an additional $960 million in concessional funding from the African Development Bank. Directors noted that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues to pose a significant external shock to African economies, reflected in rising global prices for energy, food, fertilisers and other commodities on which many African countries remain heavily dependent and import massi
Inflation slows despite tariff jump (opens the original)
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The latest inflation levels represent a softening in the rate of price increases, following the jump to double figures a few months ago due to fuel prices and the war in Iran. Statistics Botswana figures indicate that indices tracking most goods and services were softer on an annual basis in August, except for housing, water, electricity, gas & other fuels, which rose by 10 basis points. The key transport index, which has been driving inflation this year as it covers fuel prices, contributed 5.1
BETP turns in its six-month report card (opens the original)
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While holders of capital continue weighing the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP), the first review of the six-month-old initiative indicates that early wins are being scored, just six months into the initiative. Many of these are in the overhauling of redundant, outdated or repressive policies in the business operating environment. The BETP is a ten-year, state-supported, largely private sector-led initiative housing more than 180 projects which will require investment of about P
Botswana passes first credit rating test (opens the original)
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The assessment by Moody’s, whose researchers visited the country two weeks ago, is expected soon. In its assessment released shortly before midnight on Friday, S&P affirmed the country’s long term foreign and local currency credit rating at BBB-, whilst maintaining the negative outlook based on continued weakness in the global diamond industry and the related impact on the economy. Already have an active account? Log in here. Or Sign up and get unlimited access to premium articles.
Fiscal authorities brace for credit ratingsâ decisions (opens the original)
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The two ratings agencies conduct assessments on the countryâs sovereign debt in March and September each year. The assessments earlier this year resulted in S&Pâs lowering the countryâs sovereign credit ratings, whilst Moody's downgraded the country last year. Botswana, however, remains in the investment category, being an outlier in Africa. BusinessWeek has established that top Finance ministry officials met with S&P researchers at least three weeks ago, while a meeting with Moodyâs was
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