Botswana has declared a 6 months state of emergency to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the country. The country was first placed on a 28 day lockdown but has been extended on demand by parliament; the country has 22 confirmed cases so far with 1 death. Joining CNBC Africa to unpack the economic impact that this move will have on industries, trade and businesses is Bogolo Kenewendo, Economist and the former minister of investment, trade and industry in Botswana.
Bogolo Kenewendo on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting Botswana’s economy
PUBLISHED: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:33:29 GMT