Barclays Bank of Botswana Limited reported consolidated audited earnings results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017. For the year, the company reported interest income of BWP 1,143,765,000 compared to BWP 1,160,207,000 a year ago. Net interest income was BWP 979,531,000 compared to BWP 994,100,000 a year ago. Net operating income was BWP 1,316,758,000 compared to BWP 1,226,922,000 a year ago. Profit before tax was BWP 558,130,000 compared to BWP 494,470,000 a year ago. Profit for the period was BWP 432,101,000 compared to BWP 389,244,000 a year ago. Basic and diluted (thebe per share) was BWP 50.71 compared to BWP 45.68 a year ago. Net cash used in operations was BWP 568,002,000 compared to net cash generated by operating activities of BWP 1,215,973,000 a year ago. Payments for property, plant and equipment was BWP 38,504,000 compared to BWP 14,890,000 a year ago. Payments for intangible assets was BWP 146,000 compared to BWP 199,000 a year ago.