Middle East and Africa

Bank of Botswana

Too few recent speeches for a current tone.

Speeches: 47
First speech: Feb 27, 2001
Latest speech: Feb 22, 2024
Tone vs coming rate moves: Not tested; too few speeches or no published rate

Does the tone run ahead of the rate?

Speech tone over the previous three months, and the policy rate at the end of each month, on the same timeline. Hover over either chart to read the same month in both.

Speech tone

Policy rate

The BIS does not publish a policy rate for this central bank, so only its tone is shown.

Latest speeches

Each speech's tone is the average over its sentences about policy, prices, rates or the economy. Open a speech to read it in full.

Date	Speech	Tone
Feb 22, 2024	Cornelius K Dekop: Botswana's 2024 Monetary Policy Statement Cornelius K Dekop	−0.05
Feb 21, 2024	Cornelius K Dekop: Botswana's 2024 Monetary Policy Statement Cornelius K Dekop	−0.12
Feb 3, 2022	Moses D Pelaelo: Keynote speech at the opening of the Absa Bank Botswana Limited's Shakawe Branch Moses D Pelaelo	+0.02
Oct 7, 2021	Moses D Pelaelo: Botswana Stock Exchange opening bell ceremony Moses D Pelaelo	+0.07
Jun 29, 2021	Moses D Pelaelo: Welcome remarks - 2021 Media Economic Briefing Moses D Pelaelo	−0.16
Jul 14, 2020	Moses D Pelaelo: Welcome remarks - 2020 Media Economic Briefing Moses D Pelaelo	+0.08
Feb 25, 2020	Moses D Pelaelo: Botswana's 2020 Monetary Policy Statement Moses D Pelaelo	−0.10
Feb 6, 2020	Moses D Pelaelo: Fostering diversification to escape the middle-income trap Moses D Pelaelo	−0.12
Jun 24, 2019	Moses D Pelaelo: Balancing Fintech opportunities and risk - implementing the Bali Fintech Agenda Moses D Pelaelo	−0.02
May 21, 2019	Moses D Pelaelo: Welcome remarks - 2019 Media Economic Briefing Moses D Pelaelo	−0.23
Feb 26, 2019	Moses D Pelaelo: Launch of the Financial Stability Council and the need for coordinated supervision Moses D Pelaelo	−0.03
Feb 25, 2019	Moses D Pelaelo: Botswana's 2019 Monetary Policy Statement Moses D Pelaelo	+0.05
Nov 26, 2018	Moses D Pelaelo: The housing market's potential to boost Botswana's economic growth Moses D Pelaelo	+0.20
Nov 9, 2018	Moses D Pelaelo: ABSA Africa Financial Markets Index launched amid improving investment environment Moses D Pelaelo	+0.10
Nov 1, 2018	Moses D Pelaelo: Navigating a path between regulation and innovation for financial market development Moses D Pelaelo	+0.03
Sep 9, 2018	Moses D Pelaelo: Transition to high income status - the role of monetary policy and communication Moses D Pelaelo	+0.02
Jul 25, 2018	Moses D Pelaelo: Beneficial relationship between Botswana and the International Monetary Fund Moses D Pelaelo	−0.19
Nov 22, 2017	Moses D Pelaelo: Promoting professional skills in Botswana's banking sector Moses D Pelaelo	+0.11
Nov 16, 2017	Moses D Pelaelo: Bridging the inclusion gap through financial literacy Moses D Pelaelo	+0.06
Nov 2, 2017	Moses D Pelaelo: Recent developments in international financial markets Moses D Pelaelo	−0.10
Oct 3, 2017	Moses D Pelaelo: The importance of communication in macroeconomic policy management Moses D Pelaelo	+0.03
Sep 19, 2017	Moses D Pelaelo: Contribution to both financial inclusion and inclusive economic growth in Botswana Moses D Pelaelo	−0.16
Sep 11, 2017	Moses D Pelaelo: Banking sector expansion and challenges in Botswana Moses D Pelaelo	−0.05
Mar 23, 2017	Moses D Pelaelo: Sustaining a healthy, sound financial sector in Botswana Moses D Pelaelo	−0.08
Feb 27, 2017	Moses D Pelaelo: Botswana's Monetary Policy Statement for 2017 Moses D Pelaelo	−0.02
Dec 16, 2016	Moses D Pelaelo: Bank of Botswana - review of 2016 and looking ahead Moses D Pelaelo	−0.13
Mar 26, 2015	Linah K Mohohlo: Liquidity conditions in Botswana banks Linah K Mohohlo	+0.00
Feb 28, 2014	Linah K Mohohlo: Botswana's Monetary Policy Statement for 2014 Linah K Mohohlo	−0.03
Feb 27, 2014	Linah K Mohohlo: Official launch of new Botswana coins Linah K Mohohlo	−0.05
Aug 9, 2013	Linah K Mohohlo: Developing and diversifying Botswana's banking sector Linah K Mohohlo	+0.03
May 22, 2013	Linah K Mohohlo: The role of information technology in domestic economic development and regional integration - opportunities and related challenges Linah K Mohohlo	−0.00
Feb 20, 2012	Linah K Mohohlo: Botswana's Monetary Policy Statement for 2012 Linah K Mohohlo	+0.04
Sep 7, 2011	Linah K Mohohlo: The World Economic Forum 2011/12 Global Competitiveness Report Linah K Mohohlo	−0.13
Aug 23, 2011	Linah K Mohohlo: Economic understanding and integration, plus transparency and discipline in economic policy Linah K Mohohlo	−0.30
Sep 17, 2010	Linah K Mohohlo: Post-recession role of accountants in business Linah K Mohohlo	−0.13
Jun 3, 2010	Linah K Mohohlo: Governance beyond the financial crisis Linah K Mohohlo	−0.22
Feb 25, 2010	Linah K Mohohlo: 2010 Monetary Policy Statement Linah K Mohohlo	−0.17
Nov 4, 2009	Linah K Mohohlo: Global economic developments impacting Botswana Linah K Mohohlo	−0.30
Feb 23, 2009	Linah K Mohohlo: 2009 Monetary Policy Statement Linah K Mohohlo	−0.05
Nov 12, 2008	Linah K Mohohlo: The financial crisis - impact on Africa Linah K Mohohlo	−0.58
Jul 24, 2008	Linah K Mohohlo: Monetary policy framework and objectives in Botswana Linah K Mohohlo	+0.23
May 28, 2008	Linah K Mohohlo: Promoting competitive, cost-effective banking in Botswana Linah K Mohohlo	+0.16
Jun 20, 2007	Linah K Mohohlo: The challenges faced by developing countries in the current global environment, and how the IMF could be reformed to meet these countries' needs Linah K Mohohlo	−0.07
Mar 22, 2004	Linah K Mohohlo: The role of the central bank in economic transformation -sharing experiences Linah K Mohohlo	+0.05
Feb 17, 2004	Linah K Mohohlo: 2004 Monetary Policy Statement Linah K Mohohlo	+0.05
Feb 25, 2003	Linah K Mohohlo: 2003 Monetary Policy Statement Linah K Mohohlo	+0.17
Feb 27, 2001	Linah K Mohohlo: Bank of Botswana Monetary Policy Statement - 2001 Linah K Mohohlo	−0.06

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