1 Peruvian Nuevo Sol = 3.5729 Botswana Pula

1 Dominican Peso = 0.2206 Botswana Pula

1 Papua New Guinean Kina = 3.5402 Botswana Pula

1 Brunei Dollar = 8.5931 Botswana Pula

A swan has died after being attacked in a "meaningless act of violence", police have said.

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The great recession was followed by Brexit, the election of Donald Trump and the rise of authoritarianism particularly in Europe.

Big economic events have big political consequences.

Swansea City defender Joe Rodon is a name those outside of the Championship may not be too familiar with but the youngster is making an impact in Wales.

An agreement has been reached with the town of Swansea, Mass., to improve access to all aspects of civic life for persons with disabilities.

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Once thought of as pillars of monogamy in the animal kingdom, it appears the flame of love can burn out for swans as well. For the first time in 40 years, after following some 4 thousand swans at a reserve in the UK, researchers discovered one formerly

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania reopens Friday with stays and activities designed to keep guests away from each other. Social distancing retreats are "the new luxury," according to travel expert John DiScala.

International investors believe coronavirus is truly a global phenomenon, and the entire global stock market has been taken down.

After a huge delay, the Navi Mumbai Metro trains are finally here. Two trains of three cars each have landed at the Mumbai port from China, and will soon make their way to Navi Mumbai. mid-day gets you a first look at the sleek trains with swank exteriors.

The Navi Mumbai Metro has been delayed much beyond schedule. The first phase (now under implementation) begins from Belapur railway station and ends at Pendhar station near Taloja. The total length of this route is 11.10 km and it will have eleven stations and a depot-cum-workshop which is being developed at Taloja.

"The trains will undergo trials soon. The target is to commission them by 2020," Deepak Hartalkar, Superintending Engineer, Navi Mumbai Metro, told mid-day. He said work on the elevated spans has been 100 pc complete, work on stations and signalling etc is in progress. "Once various kinds of trials and tests are done, the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety will be approached for clearances which will take a few months," he added.

The Metro will open for public only after the safety commissioner gives his approval and this might take time till 2020. Work on the first phase approximately costs Rs 3,063.63 crore.

FINALLY! Here they are. Navi Mumbai Metro trains arrive. Two three-car trains land at Mumbai port. My story in @mid_day today and a few more pics. Click here to read: https://t.co/f0VswpLZJz pic.twitter.com/aZAWQdv2KE

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The second phase has been planned between Khandeshwar and Taloja MIDC. The third phase will connect Pendhar and Taloja MIDC and the fourth phase will connect Khandeshwar and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) near Panvel.

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Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand has joined WWF (World Wide Fund) India as its ambassador for environment education programme. WWF India is celebrating its 50 years of conservation in India and it is delighted to see Anand lend his support to conservation and protection of the environment. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, governments, development organisations, corporates and individuals around the world are doing their bit to prevent the spread of the disease.

Talking about his association with WWF India, Anand, said, "Our children deserve a better, greener and more sustainable world than the one we are living in today and it is our responsibility as parents and elders to show them the way. "I am very excited and happy to join WWF India and work together with them to enthuse more and more children and youth about the need to protect our natural world. I look forward to an enriching and progressive association with WWF India."

WWF India's environment education programme is as old as the organisation itself, starting way back in 1976 with the Nature Clubs of India (NCI) initiative. Currently the environment education programme undertakes five large initiatives that reach out to school children, youth and citizens across the country and aim to create a generation of critical thinkers, problem solvers and environmentally conscious individuals.

The environment education programme currently reaches out to over 5,00,000 children across 2000 schools in the country.

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Internet Speed in Botswana increased to 2552.88 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 2208.73 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Botswana averaged 890.56 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 2552.88 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 298.93 KBps in the second quarter of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for BotswanaInternet Speed.

IP Addresses in Botswana decreased to 10680 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 11853 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Botswana averaged 19371.08 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 29991 IP in the fourth quarter of 2015 and a record low of 7219 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for BotswanaIP Addresses.

Temperature in Botswana increased to 18.51 celsius in August from 16.66 celsius in July of 2013. Temperature in Botswana averaged 21.88 celsius from 1857 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 28.86 celsius in December of 1972 and a record low of 12.57 celsius in June of 1968. This page includes a chart with historical data for Botswana Temperature.

Military Expenditure in Botswana decreased to 502 USD Million in 2018 from 522 USD Million in 2017. Military Expenditure in Botswana averaged 245.21 USD Million from 1977 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 559 USD Million in 2016 and a record low of 15 USD Million in 1977.

Botswana is ranked 87 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Botswana deteriorated to 87 in 2019 from 86 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Botswana averaged 64.83 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 87 in 2019 and a record low of 39 in 2008. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Botswana.

Botswana recorded a Current Account surplus of 9.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Botswana averaged 5.77 percent from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 32 percent in 1987 and a record low of -28.30 percent in 1981. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Botswana Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Botswana scored 61 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Botswana averaged 60.14 Points from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 65 Points in 2012 and a record low of 54 Points in 2007. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Botswana is the 34 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Botswana averaged 31.14 from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 38 in 2007 and a record low of 23 in 1998. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The number of employed persons in Botswana increased to 483814 in the third quarter of 2019 from 420762 in the fourth quarter of 2018. Employed Persons in Botswana averaged 383223.38 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 483814 in the third quarter of 2019 and a record low of 301978 in the first quarter of 2007. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Employed Persons - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Sales Tax Rate in Botswana stands at 12 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Botswana averaged 11.33 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12 percent in 2011 and a record low of 10 percent in 2007. In Botswana, the sales tax rate is a tax charged to consumers based on the purchase price of certain goods and services. The benchmark we use for the sales tax rate refers to the highest rate. Revenues from the Sales Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Botswana. This page provides - Botswana Sales Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Botswana stands at 22 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Botswana averaged 23.33 percent from 2003 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 25 percent in 2004 and a record low of 22 percent in 2011. In Botswana, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year. The benchmark we use refers to the highest rate for Corporate Income. Revenues from the Corporate Tax Rate are an important source of income for the government of Botswana. This page provides - Botswana Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Botswana recorded a Current Account deficit of 5521.72 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Current Account in Botswana averaged 1212.57 BWP Million from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 15079.57 BWP Million in the first quarter of 2016 and a record low of -12190.41 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2016. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Botswana Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Botswana increased to 85605.04 BWP Million in November from 85192.55 BWP Million in October of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Botswana averaged 57617.16 BWP Million from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 85653.20 BWP Million in September of 2019 and a record low of 35697.50 BWP Million in March of 2009. This page provides - Botswana Money Supply M2 - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Botswana increased to 18.20 percent in 2019 from 17.90 percent in 2018. Unemployment Rate in Botswana averaged 18.57 percent from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26.20 percent in 2008 and a record low of 13.90 percent in 1991. In Botswana, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Botswana Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Botswana decreased to 6514 USD Million in November from 6723 USD Million in October of 2019. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Botswana averaged 7275.95 USD Million from 1998 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 10346 USD Million in April of 2008 and a record low of 5152 USD Million in October of 2003. This page provides - Botswana Foreign Exchange Reserves- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Core consumer prices in Botswana increased 2.80 percent in February of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in Botswana averaged 4.49 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.70 percent in February of 2011 and a record low of 1.50 percent in August of 2018. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Core Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Business Confidence in Botswana decreased to 46 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2017 from 48 Index Points in the second quarter of 2017. Business Confidence in Botswana averaged 49.73 Index Points from 2005 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 82 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a record low of 28 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2005. In Botswana, the Bank’s biannual Business Expectations Survey (BES) collects information on the local business community’s perceptions about the prevailing state of the economy and economic prospects. The business confidence index (BCI) reflects business conditions at a particular point in time and it is reported on a gross basis. That is, it is calculated as the percentage of respondents indicating ‘satisfactory’ conditions to the total number of respondents indicating ‘unsatisfactory’ and ‘satisfactory’ conditions. The BCI value varies from 0 to 100, with zero indicating extreme lack of confidence, while 100 indicates extreme confidence. As an example, a BCI value of 40 is interpreted to mean that 40 percent of all respondents (gross) rated prevailing conditions as satisfactory. This page provides - Botswana Business Confidence- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Botswana recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 3.90 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2019. Government Budget in Botswana averaged -0.23 percent of GDP from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 11.20 percent of GDP in 2007 and a record low of -10.70 percent of GDP in 2010. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Botswana Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Botswana increased to 1629.80 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1620.70 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP From Transport in Botswana averaged 963.86 BWP Million from 2003 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1629.80 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 396.50 BWP Million in the second quarter of 2004. This page provides - Botswana Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Botswana decreased to 5178.80 Million BWP in January from 5789.20 Million BWP in December of 2019. Exports in Botswana averaged 4918.33 Million BWP from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 10747.20 Million BWP in September of 2008 and a record low of 996.90 Million BWP in January of 2009. Botswana exports mostly diamonds (more than 60% of total exports), copper and nickel, beef and textiles. Botswana's main exports partners are United Kingdom (56% of total exports), South Africa, Israel and Belgium. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Exports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Imports in Botswana decreased to 4845.30 BWP Million in January from 6270.40 BWP Million in December of 2019. Imports in Botswana averaged 5086.73 BWP Million from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9778.30 BWP Million in September of 2008 and a record low of 2458.30 BWP Million in February of 2009. Botswana imports fuel, food, beverages and tobacco, machinery and electric equipment, chemical and rubber products and vehicles. Its main imports partners are South Africa (75% of total imports), China, Israel, Namibia and Zimbabwe. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Imports - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Cpi Housing Utilities in Botswana increased to 101.90 points in March from 101.70 points in February of 2020. Cpi Housing Utilities in Botswana averaged 68.39 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 101.90 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 29.56 points in January of 2000. This page provides - Botswana Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Botswana increased to 102.80 points in March from 102.70 points in February of 2020. Consumer Price Index CPI in Botswana averaged 62.13 points from 1996 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 102.80 points in March of 2020 and a record low of 22.15 points in January of 1996. In Botswana, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page provides - Botswana Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Botswana decreased to 101.30 points in March of 2020 from 101.40 points in February of 2020. CPI Transportation in Botswana averaged 74.41 points from 2000 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 109.51 points in November of 2014 and a record low of 31.74 points in January of 2000. This page provides - Botswana Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Botswana recorded a government budget deficit of 4127.80 BWP Million in the third quarter of 2019. Government Budget Value in Botswana averaged -356.53 BWP Million from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 4392.34 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and a record low of -6553.20 BWP Million in the fourth quarter of 2018. This page provides - Botswana Government Budget Value- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Debt in Botswana increased to 26025.20 BWP Million in 2019 from 24472.10 BWP Million in 2018. Government Debt in Botswana averaged 14443.69 BWP Million from 2002 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 26982.60 BWP Million in 2017 and a record low of 2426.20 BWP Million in 2002. This page provides - Botswana Government Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Industrial Production in Botswana decreased 3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the same quarter in the previous year. Industrial Production in Botswana averaged -0.08 percent from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 36.44 percent in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of -44.34 percent in the first quarter of 2009. This page provides - Botswana Industrial Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Loans To Private Sector in Botswana increased to 23009.85 BWP Million in January from 22606.48 BWP Million in December of 2019. Loans To Private Sector in Botswana averaged 14853.96 BWP Million from 2007 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 23204.70 BWP Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 4374.30 BWP Million in January of 2007. This page provides - Botswana Loans To Private Sector- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Banks Balance Sheet in Botswana increased to 99110.40 BWP Million in January from 98685.40 BWP Million in December of 2019. Banks Balance Sheet in Botswana averaged 70917.84 BWP Million from 2004 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 99110.40 BWP Million in January of 2020 and a record low of 14842.25 BWP Million in December of 2004. This page provides the latest reported value for - Botswana Banks Balance Sheet - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.