Over P800m saved in Metshelo
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
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A Country Diagnostic Report on financial services called Making Access Possible (MAP) approximates that about 18 percent of Botswana’s 1.3 million adult population participate in Metshelo with an average savings of P3,500 per person per annum.
“About 236,000 people are estimated to partake in Metshelo, which hold P822 million. Usage of this savings scheme was found to be highest among the informal SME groups,” reads the report, complied by economic consultancy firm, Econsult.
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...