BSE takes stock market awareness campaign to schools

Moribame
Moribame

A more accessible stock exchange could assist in bridging the gap between the youth and the stock market, says Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) market development manager Thapelo Moribame.

She was speaking to Mmegi Business in an interview about an exercise the BSE is conducting to tackle issues of financial literacy and to raise awareness about capital markets.

It will be the first time that the BSE will be joining hands with school clubs to educate the student communities about the stock market. “The exercise aims to sensitise and educate the youth about the importance of investing, with primary focus on the stock market,” Moribame said.

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