Economy generally grows past pre-COVID levels
Thursday, April 06, 2023 | 640 Views |
![Tough times: The lockdowns and travel bans of 2020 depressed the economy which still bears some of the impact even today PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO](https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.mmegi.bw/mmegi/uploads/images/2023/04/06/69932.jpg&w=800&q=72&f=jpg)
Tough times: The lockdowns and travel bans of 2020 depressed the economy which still bears some of the impact even today PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
According to figures released by Statistics Botswana last Friday, the water and electricity sector led the pack in terms of growth last year with 48.6%, while value added by diamond traders rose 17.6% followed by manufacturing with 8.2 percent and mining/quarrying with 7.5 percent.
In terms of their contributions to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the measure of economic activity, mining and quarrying leads the pack, followed by public administration and defence, and the construction and wholesale industries.
These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...