Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited: Navigating Slow GDP Growth in Botswana
- What was the key driver behind Botswana's GDP growth in Q1 2023?
- The main driver behind Botswana's GDP growth in Q1 2023 was the increases in real value added by copper and diamonds, mining and quarrying, which contributed 19.6% to the GDP over the quarter.
Economic Environment in Botswana
- Botswana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 5.4% year-on-year in Q1 2023, a decrease compared to 6.8% in Q1 2022.
- Mining sectors such as copper and diamonds contributed 19.6% to GDP in Q1 2023.
- Non-mining GDP also grew positively by 4.0% year-on-year.
- The International Monetary Fund projects a GDP growth rate of 3.8% for 2023, signalling slow growth in subsequent quarters.
- Botswana’s headline inflation reduced from 9.3% in January 2023 to 4.6% by mid-year, remaining within the Bank of Botswana’s target range of 3-6%.
- The Bank of Botswana expects inflation to continue to decline into Q3 2023 and remain within the target range throughout the year.
- The Bank of Botswana’s Monetary Policy Rate remains unchanged at 2.65%.
Overview of Operations – Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL.bw)
- The company operates in two main business areas: life insurance services and asset management services.
- Life insurance services are provided through Botswana Life Insurance Limited, a full subsidiary of the group.
- Asset management services are offered through Botswana Insurance Fund Management Limited and Bifm Unit Trusts, both subsidiaries of the group.
- There are other ‘associate businesses’ that offer a range of other products and services, these include Letshego Holdings Limited, National Insurance Company Limited, Botswana Insurance Company Limited, and more.
- Inter-segment transactions between business segments are made on an arm’s length basis and are similar to transactions with third parties.
Useful links
- Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL.bw) HY2023 Interim Report
- Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited on AfricanFinancials
- Corporate Website
About Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL.bw)
Botswana Insurance Holdings Limited (BIHL) is an insurance provider and non-bank financial services company listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange. Established in 1975, BIHL provides a range of innovative products and services such as life and non-life insurance, pension fund management, asset management and healthcare services. Operating through a network of prominent agents and brokers, it serves over 500,000 clients in the country. BIHL is committed to purposeful growth and working towards a more prosperous and financially inclusive Botswana.
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