Botswana http://www.alacrastore.com/country-snapshot/Botswana Thursday, May 15, 2008 7:31:03 PM en AlacraStore RSS Builder 1.0 30 http://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080501T134000_0012?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080501T134000_0012normCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The new Non Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) formally commenced operations on April #st. The new body is to cover regulation of a wide range of financial...5/14/2008 7:41:10 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080501T134000_0012News analysisFinanceVWBotswanaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/BF_BF_MAIN_20080501T000000_0000?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/BF_BF_MAIN_20080501T000000_0000norm## Business Africa May #st-##th #### © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### May #st-##th #### Vol XVII, No. # ISSN: ####-#### E DITOR Jane Morley janemorley@eiu.com E DITORIAL Q UERIES Tel: (##.##) #### #### Fax: (##.##) ####...5/13/2008 7:41:10 PM100.00Business AfricaEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisBF_BF_MAIN_20080501T000000_0000BFAfricaBotswanaBurundiCameroonCongo (Brazzaville)Cote d'IvoireDjiboutiEquatorial GuineaEritreaEthiopiaGuineaIndiaKenyaLesothoMozambiqueNigeriaSouth AfricaSub-Saharan AfricaTanzaniaTogoWest AfricaXM;INZimbabweAgriculture and food productionAutomotiveConstructionElectricityEnergyFinancial ServicesFood and DrinksFood, beverages and tobaccoMining (excluding oil and gas)TelecomsTelecoms and TechnologyTravel and Tourism112122223311336517527211015203748496070EIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/CM_CM_MAIN_20080505T000000_0000?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/CM_CM_MAIN_20080505T000000_0000norm## Country Monitor May #th #### © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### Regional & country data Asia & Australasia: total foreign debt US$ bn Source: Economist Intelligence Unit, CountryData. # ### ### ### ### ### #### ####...5/13/2008 7:41:08 PM100.00Country MonitorEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisCM_CM_MAIN_20080505T000000_0000CMArgentinaBoliviaBotswanaBrazildbxeuEstoniaFranceGabonGermanyIndiaIndonesiaLatviaLebanonMalaysiaMexicoMyanmarNigeriaNorwayPhilippinesPortugalRomaniaRussiaTaiwanTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanUnited KingdomUnited StatesZHAgriculture and food productionOil and gasOil, gas and other chemicalsRetailingTelecomsTransport and logistics112114811347EIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080509T164500_0005?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080509T164500_0005normCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Botswana is taking an increasingly tough line on Zimbabwe, thereby breaking ranks with many Southern African states. Increased regional pressure is likely to prove far more effective...5/9/2008 8:00:47 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080509T164500_0005News analysisPoliticsVWBotswanaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080418T142500_0001?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080418T142500_0001norm COUNTRY BRIEFING On April #st, in a colourful but modest ceremony (it lasted only one hour and no foreign dignitaries were invited), Ian Khama, the son of the country's founding president, Seretse Khama, was inaugurated as the...5/8/2008 7:46:48 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080418T142500_0001News analysisPoliticsVWBotswanaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080418T142500_0002?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080418T142500_0002norm COUNTRY BRIEFING President Ian Khama used the inauguration to allay concerns that his leadership would lead to abrupt policy changes from that of his predecessor, Festus Mogae. In the build-up, both Mr Mogae and Mr Khama had...5/8/2008 7:46:46 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080418T142500_0002News analysisPoliticsVWBotswanaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/CM_CM_MAIN_20080428T000000_0000?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/CM_CM_MAIN_20080428T000000_0000norm## Country Monitor April ##th #### © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### Regional & country data Eastern Europe: total foreign debt US$ bn Source: Economist Intelligence Unit, CountryData. # ## ### ### ### ### ### ### ###...5/6/2008 7:48:46 PM100.00Country MonitorEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisCM_CM_MAIN_20080428T000000_0000CMAlgeriaArgentinaBotswanaBrazilBulgariaCanadaChileColombiaEBXLEcuadorEgyptEuropean UnionGermanyHungaryIcelandIndiaIraqJapanLithuaniaLT;QR;RUMexicoPakistanRussiaSlovakiaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSwitzerlandTaiwanTanzaniaThailandUnited KingdomUnited StatesWestern EuropeEnergyOil and gasOil, gas and other chemicalsPharmaceuticals & bio-tech21122325413283449EIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080416T122000_0016?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080416T122000_0016normCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT The Diamond Trading Company Botswana (DTCB) was formally opened last month. During #### the DTCB will sort and market diamonds produced in Botswana only, but from #### it will also...5/2/2008 8:17:36 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080416T122000_0016News analysisBusinessVWBotswanaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/BF_BF_MAIN_20080416T000000_0000?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/BF_BF_MAIN_20080416T000000_0000norm## Business Africa April ##th-##th #### © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### April ##th-##th #### Vol XVII, No. # ISSN: ####-#### E DITOR Jane Morley janemorley@eiu.com E DITORIAL Q UERIES Tel: (##.##) #### #### Fax: (##.##)...4/28/2008 7:47:34 PM100.00Business AfricaEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisBF_BF_MAIN_20080416T000000_0000BFAfricaAngolaBotswanaCameroonEquatorial GuineaGabonGhanaKE;RW;XMKenyaLiberiaMalawiNigeriaRwandaSouth AfricaSub-Saharan AfricaXM;SSZambiaConstructionElectricityEnergyFinancial ServicesFood and DrinksFood, beverages and tobaccoMining (excluding oil and gas)TelecomsTelecoms and TechnologyTravel and Tourism2122223311517527210152048496070EIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080421T130100_0001?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080421T130100_0001normCOUNTRY VIEW FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Sovereign risk Stable. The external debt burden will remain low, and the budget is forecast to be well in surplus. The government is therefore expected to remain current on its external...4/21/2008 7:51:34 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080421T130100_0001Country risk ratingEconomyVWBotswanaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/CS_CSBW_UPDATER_20080411T000000_0000?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/CS_CSBW_UPDATER_20080411T000000_0000normBotswana All queries: Tel: (##.##) #### #### E-mail: london@eiu.com Next report: Full schedule on www.eiu.com/schedule Country Risk Service April #### © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### Managing...4/21/2008 7:51:33 PM470.00Country Risk ServiceEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & AnalysisCS_CSBW_UPDATER_20080411T000000_0000BWBotswanaAutomotiveEnergy223363749CSMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080421T130100_0019?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080421T130100_0019normCOUNTRY BACKGROUND FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT ...4/21/2008 7:51:32 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsVW_VW_MAIN_20080421T130100_0019Latest indicatorsEconomyVWBotswanaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080411T142700_0001?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080411T142700_0001norm4/19/2008 7:33:31 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY VIEW FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT SOURCE: Country Report ...VW_VW_MAIN_20080411T142700_00012-year forecastEconomyVWBotswanaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080418T130100_0005?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080418T130100_0005norm4/18/2008 8:39:37 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BACKGROUND FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT ...VW_VW_MAIN_20080418T130100_0005Economic structureEconomyVWBotswanaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080418T130100_0007?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080418T130100_0007norm4/18/2008 8:39:36 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BACKGROUND FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Official name Republic of Botswana Form of state Unitary republic Legal system Roman-Dutch law; cases in rural areas are heard by customary courts National legislature National...VW_VW_MAIN_20080418T130100_0007Political structurePoliticsVWBotswanaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080418T130100_0006?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080418T130100_0006norm4/18/2008 8:39:36 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT Outlook for ####-## Monthly review ...VW_VW_MAIN_20080418T130100_0006OutlookPoliticsVWBotswanaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/CR_CRBW_MAIN_20080411T000000_0000?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/CR_CRBW_MAIN_20080411T000000_0000norm4/18/2008 8:39:36 PM255.00Country ReportEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & Analysis## Botswana Monthly Report April #### www.eiu.com © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### Country snapshot Political structure Republic of Botswana Unitary republic Roman-Dutch law; cases in rural areas are heard by...CR_CRBW_MAIN_20080411T000000_0000BWBotswanaAirline industryElectricityFood and DrinksFood, beverage and tobaccoMining (excluding oil and gas)Oil, gas and other chemicals211212311101320CRMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080411T134400_0001?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080411T134400_0001norm4/17/2008 8:01:42 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY VIEW FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT OUTLOOK FOR ####-## DOMESTIC POLITICS: Under the newly installed president, Mr Khama, the BDP is expected to remain firmly in power over the forecast period and to win the #### legislative...VW_VW_MAIN_20080411T134400_0001OutlookEconomyVWBotswanaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080416T113500_0018?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/VW_VW_MAIN_20080416T113500_0018norm4/17/2008 8:01:42 PM33.00ViewsWireEIU Country AnalysisNewsCOUNTRY BRIEFING FROM THE ECONOMIST INTELLIGENCE UNIT GLOBAL ASSUMPTIONS ...VW_VW_MAIN_20080416T113500_0018Interest rate forecastFinanceVWBotswanaEIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysishttp://www.alacrastore.com/storecontent/eiuftxml/BF_BF_MAIN_20080401T000000_0000?CMP=OTC-RSSPUB&HQS=Botswanaeiuftxml/BF_BF_MAIN_20080401T000000_0000norm4/11/2008 8:25:17 PM100.00Business AfricaEIU Country AnalysisEconomic Data & Analysis## Business Africa April #st-##th #### © The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited #### April #st-##th #### Vol XVII, No. # ISSN: ####-#### E DITOR Jane Morley janemorley@eiu.com E DITORIAL Q UERIES Tel: (##.##) #### #### Fax: (##.##)...BF_BF_MAIN_20080401T000000_0000BFAfricaAlgeriaBotswanaEquatorial GuineaEthiopiaKenyaLibyaMalawiMauritiusMoroccoMozambiqueNamibiaNigeriaSouth AfricaSudanTanzaniaZambiaBanksElectricityEnergyFinancial ServicesMining (excluding oil and gas)Oil and gasOil, gas and other chemicalsReal estateRetail tradeRetailingTelecomsTelecoms and TechnologyTextiles211212223134451752531013224849596065EIUMarket ResearchEIU Country Analysis