Browsing: Bank of Botswana

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.

Investors can take comfort knowing the government still sees the Pula as strong and safe, thanks to stable prices and good management.

Government bond issuances through Bank of Botswana (BoB) auctions have raised P7.8 billion as bond trading nearly doubled in 11 months to October 2024, the Botswana…

The planned launch of inflation-linked bonds (ILBs) in the coming months could help to ease financing pressures, given unmet demand from pension funds for this instrument,…

The government has continued to increase the quantum of longer-term instruments, with offers for treasury bills (T-bills) now lower than those for longer-dated bonds. A…

The government will be open to negotiating a bond switch auction for a P2.2 billion note maturing in 2025. The decision would help reduce liabilities if…

The results of the government bond auctions have revealed a notable trend in the financial market with respect to liquidity. For instance, the 12-month Treasury Bill…