Investors can take comfort knowing the government still sees the Pula as strong and safe, thanks to stable prices and good management.
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Botswana Stock Exchange - TOP 5
# | COMPANY | Q1 | APRIL 2025 | MAY 2025 | 1st JAN - 31st MAY 2025 |
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1 | SEFALANA | 39,428,895.97 | 13,254,397.84 | 124,504.82 | 52,807,798.63 |
2 | SECHABA | 35,135,353.88 | 3,907,883.94 | 12,767,355.42 | 51,810,593.24 |
3 | FNBB | 38,156,309.43 | 9,540,034.99 | 899,459.66 | 48,595,804.02 |
4 | BIHL | 27,748,291.06 | 11,017,297.62 | 3,712,591.00 | 42,478,179.68 |
5 | ENGEN | 37,086.966.44 | 42,436.50 | 2,154,628.50 | 39,284,031.44 |
Inflation is often called the silent thief—not because it moves quickly, but because it creeps in quietly. In the second half of the year, it is becoming a real worry for your pocket and your returns.
As prices rose slowly and household budgets felt the pressure, many Batswana were looking for ways to stretch every pula. Some turned to the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE).
Investors can take comfort knowing the government still sees the Pula as strong and safe, thanks to stable prices and good management.